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Martijn Krabbé

Martijn Joop Krabbé (born 26 March 1968) is a Dutch radio and television presenter.[1]

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]

Personal life

His father is actor and director Jeroen Krabbé.[3] 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.[4]

On March 5, 2024 Krabbé posted on his social media that he was diagnosed with cancer.[5] 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.[6][7]

Shows

Martijn Krabbé in 1988
  • 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 (2006–2008)
  • 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)
  • The X Factor (2009–2013)
  • Topchef (2009–2010)
  • Topchef Vips (2009)
  • De slimste (2009)
  • The Voice of Holland (2010–2022)
  • Hotel de Toekomst (2011–present)
  • Krabbé staat op Straat (2011–present)
  • The Voice Kids (2012–2021)
  • Blow Up (2022–2023)

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Martijn Krabbé maakte vader gek". RTL.nl (in Dutch). 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  4. ^ van Leeuwen, Marlies (2016-01-13). "Drie jongste kinderen Martijn Krabbé gaan bij ex wonen". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  5. ^ "Martijn Krabbé heeft kanker: 'Moeilijkst voor mijn gezin'" (in Dutch). NOS. 5 March 2024. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Martijn Krabbé: 'Eindelijk durf ik te zeggen: ik word niet meer beter'" (in Dutch). Linda. 15 January 2025. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Martijn Krabbé heeft uitgezaaide longkanker zonder kans op genezing". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-04-26.