Martijn Krabbé
Martijn Krabbé | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Martijn Joop Krabbé 26 March 1968 |
| Spouse | Amanda Beekman (1995–1999; 2005–2014) Deborah Wietzes (2019-present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Jeroen Krabbé |
| Career | |
| Station | RTL 4 |
| Network | RTL |
| Country | Netherlands |
Martijn Joop Krabbé (born 26 March 1968) is a Dutch radio and television presenter.[1] He won the Televizier-Ring Presentator award for best presenter in 2025.
Career
Krabbé started his career in Dutch media as a 19-year-old in the Dutch TV programme "Popformule". Later he hosted several Dutch television programmes such as Idols (the Dutch version of Pop Idol) and the Dutch version of The X Factor, Dancing on Ice and The Voice of Holland.[2]
In 2019, he was the narrator in that year's edition of The Passion, a Dutch Passion Play held every Maundy Thursday since 2011.[3][4]
In June 2025, Krabbé received the Media Oeuvre Award.[5] He won the Televizier-Ring Presentator award for best presenter in 2025.[6][7] He won the Voice Over Award in 2026.[8]
In 2026, multiple people became presenters of the ninth season of the show Kopen Zonder Kijken, including Caroline Tensen, Marieke Elsinga and Chantal Janzen, after Krabbé was no longer able to present the show due to his health.[9][10] Krabbé did the voice-over.[9][11] In the show, people purchase a home without having seen it first and the team of Kopen Zonder Kijken makes all relevant decisions based on budget and preferences.[10] In May 2026, Chantal Janzen succeeded him as presenter of the show for the tenth season.[12]
Personal life
His father is actor and director Jeroen Krabbé.[13] He was married twice to Amanda Beekman; from 1995 to 1999 and from 2005 to 2014. They have two sons and two daughters. He is a nephew of Tim Krabbé.[14]
On March 5, 2024, Krabbé posted on his social media that he was diagnosed with cancer.[15] On 15 January 2025 Martijn and his daughter Michelle gave an interview to Linda Magazine, where he said he had been diagnosed with incurable stage 4 lung cancer which has spread to his brain, and did not know how long he has to live.[16][17]
Shows
- Popformule (1987)
- Ministars (1991)
- Power Play (1992–1993)
- Postcode Loterij Recordshow (1995–1998)
- In Holland staat een Huis (1999–2006)
- In Holland ligt een Tuin (2001)
- Kiezen of Delen (2000–2001)
- Win een Sponsor (2000)
- Big Brother 4 (2002)
- De perfecte partner
- Idols (2005–2008)
- Dancing on Ice (2006–2007)
- Wie wordt de man van Froukje? (2007)
- Mijn Tent is Top finale (2008, 2009)
- Wie is de Chef? (2008–2009)
- Uitstel van Executie (2008–2011)
- Postcode Loterij Wat Schat Je? (2008)
- X Factor (2009–2013)
- Topchef (2009–2010)
- Topchef Vips (2009)
- De slimste (2009)
- The Voice of Holland (2010–2022, voice-over 2026)
- Hotel de Toekomst (2011)
- Krabbé staat op Straat (2011–2012)
- The Voice Kids (2012–2021)
- Blow Up (2022–2023)
References
- ↑ "Martijn Krabbé: Ik ben niet zielig - RTL Boulevard" (in Dutch). RTL Boulevard. 18 September 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
- ↑ Jansen, Dennis (10 November 2023). "Martijn Krabbé over The Voice: 'Ineens kwam ik erachter dat ik een buitenstaander was'". Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "Dordrecht klaar voor The Passion". RTL Boulevard (in Dutch). 18 April 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ron Boszhard en Wijnand Speelman onder discipelen The Passion". NU.nl (in Dutch). 5 March 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Martijn Krabbé ontvangt Media Oeuvre Award: 'Als showman ongeëvenaard in Nederland'" [Martijn Krabbé receives Media Oeuvre Award: 'As showman unequalled in the Netherlands']. www.rtl.nl (in Dutch). 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Ernstig zieke Martijn Krabbé wint Televizier-Ring voor beste presentator". NU.nl (in Dutch). 16 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ↑ "Vandaag Inside wint Gouden Televizier-Ring 2025 met overmacht: 'Jullie vinden ons niet aardig, maar we zijn onszelf'". AD (in Dutch). 16 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Martijn Krabbé krijgt prijs voor 'indrukwekkend voice-overwerk' in programma's". NU.nl (in Dutch). 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Marieke en Daphne presenteren Kopen Zonder Kijken: 'Bijzonder om dit met RTL-team op te vangen'". Televizier.nl (in Dutch). 10 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Wat we weten over Kopen Zonder Kijken seizoen 9". Ziggo (in Dutch). 9 February 2026. Archived from the original on 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Martijn Krabbé blij met terugkeer Kopen Zonder Kijken: 'Dankzij 11 lieve collega's'". RTL Boulevard (in Dutch). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Chantal Janzen volgt Martijn Krabbé op als presentator Kopen Zonder Kijken". NU.nl (in Dutch). 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Martijn Krabbé maakte vader gek". RTL.nl (in Dutch). 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ van Leeuwen, Marlies (2016-01-13). "Drie jongste kinderen Martijn Krabbé gaan bij ex wonen". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ↑ "Martijn Krabbé heeft kanker: 'Moeilijkst voor mijn gezin'" (in Dutch). NOS. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Martijn Krabbé: 'Eindelijk durf ik te zeggen: ik word niet meer beter'" (in Dutch). Linda. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Martijn Krabbé heeft uitgezaaide longkanker zonder kans op genezing". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-04-26.