Eric Van Looy gets emotional when he has to say goodbye to ‘The Smartest Person’: ‘Know that I think you’re great’ | television

The mood has changed in “The Smartest Person”, as the final looms on Thursday. Clearly, the thirst for a ticket to the next round outweighs the candidates’ desire to be smart and intelligent. Robin Brunt is back after seven appearances and has lived up to his title as the most fanatical player of the season. The director shouted back to himself angrily: “Come on, how is that possible?” When he forgot to mention that presenter Karl Vaniwokerke is also a presenter. Jacquot Brocken, in her 10th round, was also in good form, until she ran off course with nerves and made a costly misstep in her photo tour around the Flemish Fantasy, losing seconds. She then cursed the weather lady at VRT 1 like a heretic, named Robin Brontë. “Yes, it’s contagious,” she admitted apologetically.

The third seat was occupied by Jeroen Lijnders, who surprised Flanders for the ninth time. He liked the revelations and strangeness of the season to stress that the test hardly interested him: “I am here as a formality among two strong players.” But when the comedian fell behind with a mediocre score, he also fell with a brutal credence: “What kind of nonsense is this, I failed.” So even Jeroen felt it overwrought. It may just be a TV quiz, but it’s clear there’s a lot at stake in “The Smartest Person.”

Competitive animal Robin eventually managed to control his temper and won the 37th episode. Visibly satisfied with a broad smile. In the final round, Jeroen proved to be a difficult customer, but Jacquot sent him home thanks to a question about the Greek Islands. For weather-conscious women, geographic questions are like items that are 80 percent off at an outlet during a sale: gifts.

However, we had to wait until the last minute to get the most eye-catching moment of the episode. The battle may get bitterer in the arena, but Eric won’t let the Christmas spirit suffer. After all, when he waved goodbye to Jeroen, he actually became emotional: “We will really miss you. It was a miracle to have you here as a guest.

Jeroen laughed at the compliment: “Well, I’m already used to feeling defeated.” Erik did not hold back and said in a voice more serious than cheerful: “I have read some of your interviews and I know that it was not always easy to be Jeroen Linders in the past.”

Eric was referring to Jeroen’s statements about poverty, his divorce, and the many psychological problems in his life. “If you have a tough moment ahead, please know that I think you’re great and that a lot of people love me,” Eric added with a final pat on the back.

“That’s all in the past, Eric, it’ll be fine,” Jeroen replied emotionally. Final credit for episode 37? Jeroen can pack all the stops, but he deserves a lot of respect and there are only five candidates left who can become the smartest person and hope for eternal fame. Ruthlessly questioning but always charming, Charlotte Adigiri will join us on Tuesday. Be everyone Battle dress Affordable? Because that won’t be the case Walking in the park.

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