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Merel Westrik Hosting Sinterklaasjournaal

Netherlands TV News

Dieuwertje Blok is still recovering from nose cancer, which resulted in a nose amputation, and will not be able to present the Sinterklaasjournaal this year, ending a run where Blok has presented the Sinterklaasjournaal since its first episode in 2001, according to an official announcement from NTR, who broadcasts the show.

With Blok unable to attend, Merel Westrik will now step into the role as host.

“Unfortunately, Sinterklaas is coming a little too early for me,” Blok said.  “I am very happy that Merel wants to replace me this year at the desk and at the arrival in Vijfheerenlanden.”

Westrik is excited about the opportunity to host the event that will broadcast from November 11th through December 5th – “Sinterklaas is helped by the Pieten every year. I am now Dieuwertje’s helper as long as she needs me. I find it an honor that she entrusts me with this task.”

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