Art Rooijakkers returns to TV on Monday after a months-long absence due to voice problems. He will again present the SBS talk show Nieuws van de Dag, he confirms after reports from the AD.
“After a few months on the sidelines, I can get back to work,” says Rooijakkers. From Monday, the presenter will be seen two days a week at Nieuws van de Dag. He and Malou Petter take turns as presenters.
Rooijakkers was replaced in recent months by Pim Sedee, Maarten Steendam and Thomas van Groningen. He will also soon resume his work for the BNR radio program Big Five.
Earlier this year, Rooijakkers had to stop working due to surgery on his vocal cords. Another operation followed. Three years ago, the presenter also had to temporarily stop working due to voice problems.