Newcomer Tom Vermeir hates mothers-in-law and once took the train from Ghent-Sint-Pieters to Thailand. VRT journalist Riadh Bari, on the other hand, has a shrine for colleague Goedele Wachters at his home.
Wednesday night’s winner:
Lisbeth Imbo had to chase at first, but went up and over the opposition in the closing laps. Because she won more times than Anthony Nti, she is already certain of a place in the quarterfinals.
The loser:
Actor Tom Vermeir was strong and witty, but stopped too quickly in the round of films. In the final he kept up with Jan Verheyen, but the director made it thanks to ready knowledge.
Thursday’s newcomer:
Anne-Laure Vandeputte, actress from Grenslanders in Red light, join as last candidate. The final weeks start on Monday.
The best quotes:
Erik Van Looy: (after a song called ‘Corona’) “Do you know what that song is called? You associate the title with a lot of misery. I can talk about it.”
Tom Vermeir: “Um… My mother in law?”
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Vermeir: (about how he once took the train from Ghent to Thailand) “When I wanted to return home, I said in the station: A ticket to Ghent, please. They asked: Sintah-Pietah or Dhampeurt?”
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Van Looy: “Tom, do you have something you want to sell to Marc Coucke?
Vermeir: “Yes. My mother in law.”
The most beautiful moment:
In the Open doorround, VRT reporter Riadh Bahri asked three times a question about his colleague Goedele Wachters. From the highlights in her first journal, to her favorite yoga poses. Asked if Bahri is secretly involved with Guardians, he revealed his living room. It was set up as a shrine for the news anchor. Finally, he concluded with the question: “What do you know about Goedele Liekens?”
The standings
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1. Merol (9 episodes)
2. Gloria Monserez (7 episodes)
Lisbeth Imbo (6 episodes)
4. Anthony Nti (6 episodes)
5. Arjen Lubach (5 episodes)
(dvg)
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