A return of Danny de Munk to RTL programs “isn’t in the cards at the moment”. A spokesman for the channel said on Thursday. It was announced Wednesday that the singer and TV personality will not be prosecuted for a possible sex crime due to a lack of evidence.
The channel says De Munk is welcome again in the future, although there are no concrete plans yet.
Lawyer Royce de Vries announced Wednesday that De Munk would not be prosecuted for rape. Due to lack of evidence, the investigation was terminated early.
In June it emerged that a woman had alleged a rape against De Munk. The victim is said to have worked closely with him on the musical some fifteen years ago Ciske de Rat. De Munk has always denied the woman’s allegations.
RTL has suspended the collaboration with the singer
After the allegations, RTL has decided to suspend the collaboration with the singer. De Munk could be seen in the new season of the RTL program I can see your voice. He had a regular panelist role on the show for a few years.
RTL says it is not yet certain whether there will be a new season of the hit programme. “We are still evaluating next year’s programming,” said a spokeswoman.
Talpa has no plans for a new program with De Munk yet
Talpa Network also does not have a new program with De Munk planned for the moment. There is currently no talk of a new season of the show The New Dutcha spokesman said Thursday.
The talent show was looking for a new folk singer. De Munk was on the jury together with Jeroen van der Boom, Samantha Steenwijk and René Froger. SBS6 broadcast the series last summer despite allegations against De Munk.