Kalvijn’s Journey from YouTube Star to Television Presenter: The Real Talk Podcast Reveals inside Story of Avastars

Kalvijn Persuaded to Present SBS Flop “Avastars” for Money to Pay for Wedding

June 20, 2023 – YouTube star Kalvijn, whose real name is Kelvin Boerma, initially did not want to present the SBS flop “Avastars.” However, producer John de Mol managed to convince him by promising a considerable amount of money. Kalvijn revealed this during an interview on the podcast “Real Talk” by FunX DJ Fernando Halman.

When De Mol asked Kalvijn if he wanted to present the program, the 27-year-old presenter replied, “No, that’s not my dream.” But De Mol persisted and suggested that Kalvijn could present a cool program for only twenty days a year. The commercial broadcasters’ budgets were worth mentioning, and Kalvijn still had to pay for his upcoming wedding to his childhood sweetheart Nina Warink, which is set for September 2022.

The SBS6 program “Avastars” struggled to attract viewers, drawing less than 100,000 viewers during its final weeks in primetime. The show was a singing competition between virtual performers, controlled by a professional singer and dancer. The viewing figures have been on a downward trend since the show’s inception.

Despite the show’s lackluster performance, Kalvijn found it instructive to present “Avastars.” He wanted to do something that was ahead of its time rather than playing it safe with a show like “Lingo” that no one talks about. Kalvijn enjoys experimenting and aims to create memorable content. He believes that growth is only possible by taking risks occasionally.

Kalvijn gained fame on YouTube in 2010 with his channel “TheKelVlog.” He is also known for his work on the channel “Cinemates,” where he created sketches and other content. In 2021, he made his debut as a television presenter with “The Calvin Show” for BNNVARA.

Despite the disappointing performance of “Avastars,” Kalvijn’s decision to present the show demonstrates his willingness to take on new challenges and push boundaries in the entertainment industry.

How did producer John de Mol manage to convince Kalvijn to present “Avastars” despite its declining viewership

In a recent interview on the podcast “Real Talk” by FunX DJ Fernando Halman, YouTube star Kalvijn, whose real name is Kelvin Boerma, shared that he was initially reluctant to present the SBS6 program “Avastars.” However, producer John de Mol managed to persuade him by offering a significant amount of money. During their conversation, Kalvijn expressed that presenting the program was not his dream. However, De Mol persisted and proposed that Kalvijn only needed to commit to twenty days a year for the show. De Mol also highlighted the substantial budgets of commercial broadcasters. Moreover, Kalvijn had financial obligations to take care of, including paying for his upcoming wedding to his childhood sweetheart, Nina Warink, which is set for September 2022.

“Avastars” was a singing competition featuring virtual performers controlled by a professional singer and dancer. Unfortunately, the show struggled to attract viewers and experienced declining viewership throughout its run. In its final weeks during primetime, “Avastars” garnered less than 100,000 viewers.

Despite the show’s lackluster performance, Kalvijn decided to present “Avastars” because he saw it as an opportunity to do something ahead of its time and create memorable content. He enjoys experimenting and believes that growth can only be achieved by occasionally taking risks.

Kalvijn gained fame on YouTube in 2010 with his channel “TheKelVlog” and is also known for his work on the channel “Cinemates,” where he created sketches and other content. In 2021, he made his debut as a television presenter with “The Calvin Show” for BNNVARA.

Kalvijn’s decision to present “Avastars” despite its disappointing performance showcases his willingness to embrace new challenges and push boundaries in the entertainment industry.