First Dates introduces new bartender: ‘An honor to replace Victor’

First Dates introduces new bartender: 'An honor to replace Victor'

Jeremy Zijlstra is the New Bartender for the Bnnvara Program First Dates . The 45-Year-Old Amsterdammer is a turn over from Victor Abeln.

“Victor Left it in Excellent Condition,” Zijlstra Tells Ad . “I Consider It An Honor To Be Able To Replace Him. Or Course, I Had to Find My Place In The Beginning, But The Program Exudes Positivity. Now it’s a Matter of Getting a Lot of Flying Hours For Me.”

The New Bartender Already Has a Lot of Hospitality Experience. “I’ve really done everything. Of course, I’ve worked in many pubs and clubs and gradually developed a passion for flavors, Both in food and drinks.”

Abeln stopped with the dating program in 2024 to take a world trip. “I would love to be behind the bar again Sometime,” he said at the time. “But it is now up to my replacement.”

Zijlstra can be Seen for the First Time in First Dates on September 22.

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