This year too, twenty well -known Dutch people defy sleepless nights, hunger and heavy tasting in Expedition Robinson . Stefania, Koen Pieter van Dijk and Linda Wagenmakers, among others, compete on an uninhabited island. How did they experience this adventure?
Like every year, familiar faces are asked to push their limits in Expedition Robinson . For Stefania, who was tenth on behalf of Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, the invitation did not come as a surprise. She had been approached before, but did not dare at the time.
This time the 22-year-old singer decided to take the leap. “It wasn’t a dream for me,” says the youngest participant of this season to Nu.nl. “But I wanted to become a little tougher.” In the end, people from her area, who had already participated, persuaded her.
For a participant of Expedition Robinson , good preparation is half the battle, Stefania knows. She drastically adjusted her lifestyle. “I started eating less in advance, because you get into a survival position on the island,” she explains. “And I trained two hours in the gym every day.”
The program has positively surprised the singer. “I often thought during the tests that I couldn’t do it, but in the end you do it. And that worked out well.”
How does Expedition Robinson work?
In Expedition Robinson, twenty well -known Dutch people are tested for 34 days for endurance, survivals skills and strategic game. Fighting against the elements, the hunger and each other, they continue until the strongest remains. Like every year, there are new aspects in the program again this season.
‘I saw the light becoming’
Koen Pieter van Dijk also took on the physical and mental challenge. The 32-year-old influencer already participated in Special Forces VIPS in 2023, but is much heavier in Expedition Robinson . “The biggest challenge was the night for me,” he says. “I slept very badly and saw the light becoming. I had a hard time with that.”
Although Van Dijk is known as a social animal, with his participation he also wanted to show another side of himself. “What many people don’t know about me is that I am also very adventurous. Hopefully that the viewer surprises.”
The mental aspect of Expedition Robinson also became felt for Linda Wagenmakers. At the age of 49 she is one of the older participants of this season. “It’s just like you’re back in the high school’s schoolyard,” she says. “The fear that you will be chosen last during gym will just come back.”
The musical star found it difficult to find its place in the group. “You are actually alone and surround yourself with people you don’t know if you can trust them.” Yet she looks back on an educational journey that made her a stronger person.
“This is extremely dangerous, I thought”
Robinson fans not only get to know new candidates this year: something has changed at the presentation table. Edson da Graça is making his debut as a presenter this year. He took over from Art Rooijakkers. “I have been a loyal viewer of the program for years,” he says. “I would have liked to participate in the start of my career, but then I was told that I was not known enough.”
In any case, there is no lack of experience in his co-host: Nicolette Kluijver has already presented the program for eleven seasons. The cooperation between the two immediately felt familiar. “That is important, because you still have to spend six weeks together,” says the 43-year-old presenter. “But it honestly felt like I’ve been doing it for years with Nicolette. Then presenting,” he jokes.
His first experience on the set was overwhelming. “You know it’s a big production. But if you really are there, you don’t know what you are experiencing,” he says. “Those tests were put together so well. I honestly thought: this is very dangerous, people die.”
It was the challenge for Da Graça to stay with the candidates with his head and heart. “As a presenter you have to realize that they are abandoning,” he explains. “You see someone perishing hunger or breaking after a test. But in the end we play Expedition Robinson , it’s hard.”
Expedition Robinson can be seen every week at 8 p.m. on RTL 4 from Sunday 31 August. A day later the episode can be seen on Videoland.
This year again, Twenty Famous Dutch People Brave Sleepless Nights, Hunger and Heavy Tests in Expedition Robinson . Among Others, Stefania, Koen Pieter van Dijk and Linda Wagenmakers take up the battle on a deserted Island. How did they experience this adventure?
Like Every Year, Well-Known Faces Are Asked To Push Their Boundaries in Expedition Robinson . For Stefania, who finished tens on Behalf of Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, The Invitation Did Not Come Entirely AS A Surprise. She had Been approached before, but did not dare at the time.
This time, the 22-year-old singer decided to take the lunch. “It was a dream for me,” The younges participant of this season Tells nu.nl. “But I wanted to Become a bit Tougher.” Anyally, People from Her Environment, WHO had participated Before, Convinced Her.
A Good Preparation is half the battle for a participant in Expedition Robinson , Stefania Knows. She Therefore Drastically Changed Her Lifestyle. “I started eating less beforehand, because you enter a survival mode on the island,” She explains. “And I trained in The Gym for Two Hours Every Day.”
The program positively surprised the singer. “I or though duration the tests that i could do it, but possible you do it anyway. And that turned out well.”
How Does Expedition Robinson Work?
In Expedition Robinson , Twenty Famous Dutch People are tested for 34 days on endurance, survival skills and strategic play. Fighting Against the Elements, Hunger and Each Other, They Continue Until the Strongest Remains. Like Every Year, there are new aspects to the program this season.
‘I saw the light coming’
Koen Pieter van Dijk also taught on the physical and mental challenge. The 32-Year-Old Influencer Already Participated in Special Forces VIPS in 2023, But Finds Expedition Robinson Mentally Much More Difficult. “The biggest challenge for me was the night,” he says. “I slag terrible and saw the light coming. I had a hard time with that.”
Althegh van Dijk is Known As a Social Animal, hey also Wanted to Show A Different Side of hisself with his participation. “What many people don’t know about me is that I am also very adventurous. Hopefully that will surprise the viewer.”
The Mental Aspect of Expedition Robinson was also Felt by Linda Wagenmakers. At 49, She is one of the older participants this season. “It’s Like Being Back in The Schoolyard of High School,” She Says. “The Fear of Being Chosen Last Duration Gym just Comes Back.”
The Musical Star Found it difficult to find Her Place in the Group. “You are actual on your own and surround yourself with people you don’t know if you can trust them.” Yet she looks back on a learning journey that has made her a stronger person.
‘This is Life-Thraeatening, I Thought’
Robinson fans will not only get to know new candidates this year: Something has also changed at the presentation table. Edson da Graça is making his debut as a presenter this year. He looked over from art rooijakkers. “I have leg a loyal viewer of the program for years,” he says. “At the beginning of my career I would have liked to participate myself, but then I was told that I was not famous enough.”
In any case, there is no shortage of experience with his co-host: nicolette kluijver haas leg presenting the program for eleven seasons. The Collaboration Between the Two Immediately Felt familiar. “That’s important, because you have to spend six week with each other,” Says the 43-year-old presenter. “But it honestly felt like I had leg doing it with nicolette for years. The presenting, that is,” he Jokes.
His First Experience on Set was a wintering. “You know it’s a big production. But when you’re really there, you don’t know what you’re experienced,” he says. “Those tests are so well put together. I honestly thought: this is life-through, people are going to that.”
It was a challenge for da graça to stay with the candidates with his head and heart. “As A Presenter, you have to realize that they are suffering,” he explains. “You see some Persger or break down after a test. But in the end we are playing expedition robinson , it is very tough.”
Expedition Robinson Can Be Seen Every Week from Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 pm on RTL 4. The Episode Can Be Seen on Videoland A Day Later.