Netherlands – Chaos in the Netherlands: The popular television producer John de Mol has announced his withdrawal from the Dutch national selection this year, which had been confirmed just weeks ago. De Mol and his production company Talpa were apparently put off by the Dutch Eurovision broadcaster TROS’ rejection of one of the biggest stars in Dutch music, Anouk.
TROS now speaks to Eyeworks‘ Reinout Oerlemans, who recently changed to the broadcaster AVRO. The choice is not a surprise as this year the Nationaal Songfestival will be a co-production between TROS and AVRO. Neither TROS nor Talpa disclosed the reason for the end of their cooperation, but Talpa spokesman Thomas Notermans names Anouk as the main reason for their new disinterest in the national selection.
He said about TROS rejecting an internal selection of Anouk: “That is the same as if Frank de Boer called Messi to ask him whether he wants to play for Ajax and then tells him he must first participate in a trial.” TROS had told Anouk that she would have to compete in the national final as well. “If that is how it works, then I lost interest in it,” added Notermans.
Anouk has already criticized TROS, who want to organize a six-round national final for only wanting to fill their shedule instead of having success at Eurovision.
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let’s where that leads us…
Is Mr De Mol for the Netherlands exactly what Mr Björkman is for Sweden?
off topic: happy Bastille day/quatorze juillet to all French people around the world!
Well, he was for one year…
He was in charge for the Dutch nf? What year was it?
last year!
Thanks
thank you!
Ah yes… Happy 14th!
I really liked Dutch NF this year, I liked songs, performers, costumes and stage!
I’d like if we had NF like that! Then i would be interested in ESC again!
JESC 2009 Winner Ralf Mackenbach or Mano must represent the Netherlands in 2013, they need to send something modern like these young tallented artists. LisaAmyShelley would be a good option either if they where given a good song.
Looks Like Netherlands In such A mess
Thing is though its sad really tbecuase he Netherlands does have potential as does UK and Belgium, theres some really tallented and young artists in the Netherlands which would break their spell of not qualifying for the semi final, if The Netherlands sent entries similar to their ones sent to the Junior Eurovision and entries they put into their National Selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest they would do well! TROS needs to pass the responsibilty back on to AVRO who organises the national selection for Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Netherlands have come 1st in 2009 JESC, 2nd in 2011 JESC, 7th in 2005.
Ralf Mackenbach, LisaAmyShelley, Mano or Tess Gaerthé for Netherlands 2013!
Ian Thomas, Kaite Ryan or Gotye for Belgium 2013!
Conor Maynard, Aiden Grimshaw, Calvin Goldspink, Cory spedding, Lucien Lavescount or Joe Brooks for UK 2013
Glad to see De Mol gone from the Netherlands stage. His selection of only former reality contestants last year proved how corrupt he was, and the national final proved to be one of the worst last year (with the only good song in the bunch winning). Hopefully, this new cooperation will be more open to a wider group of potential candidates.
TROS will not rest until we have a cheese eating herring wearing clogs on Eurovision stage.
Netherlands is doing very well on Junior Eurovision and kids are our future as they say. So, maybe in a few years Netherlands will show Europe how it needs to be done?
What kills me about the Netherlands is that in my opinion they have one of the best music scenes in the world. I’ve seen Within Temptation live, and I am going to see Epica, and I live in the USA. I love Ralf Mackenbach, Anekke van Giersbergen, Brandi Russell, etc. Truth be told I’m happy De Mol is gone, his choices on the Voice rejects only for this year was criminal. Send Ralf Mackenbach, he can sing and dance (not necessarily at the same time…) Beg Sharon den Adel to write a song or Simone Simmons to sing it. The Netherlands can do well in the contest as long as stupid TROS actually tries.
For Belgium I recommend Timo Descamps (he’s confirmed to me via Twitter that he’s interested). He’s a decent singer and should provide a great show. But he’s from Flanders and Im not sure RTBF would take him. The BBC should get Katherine Jenkins. She’s a total class act, can sing perfect live, and would pick and amazing song, she could win for the UK.
Katherine Jenkins to too much of a big name and it wont restore popularity amoung the younger adults and teenagrs in this country, I want the BBC to send something current for once that reflects our music charts today, so thats why I think choosing a farily new artist to the music industry who is current with todays music charts is the way forward for the UK and many other countries, Countires in ESC need to take Swedens approach and modern up a bit more lol this is the 21st centuary and its time ESC reflected the turn in music in America/UK/Australia/Canada/Ireland.
But definetly Ralf Mackenbach for the Netherlands in 2013 the Dutch must suggest this to TROS and really try to back the idea forward becuase if they dont they’ll never get out of the semi final round, Ralf may not win but he could definetly get hold of a 3rd or 2nd placing with the right song, he reminds me of the younger Eric Sade or Tooji.
As if Anouk is heavens incarnate, I see enough reasons for europe not to like her, i mean, OK she had a one hit 15 years ago, that’s not a guarantee, instead Holland should send a dance act or something they’re good at….
I love Ralf Mackenbach, but the thing that I’m worried about is that he seems almost too young. He’ll be 17 by the time Eurovision 2013 happens, and looking at Eva Boto, and Iris, youth didn’t help. If Ralf was to represent the Netherlands, he needs a song that excites adults and juries, not just teenagers. He also needs a good stage presentation which I think he’ll give since he’s a good dancer. Plus, he has the cuteness factor that many girls will like. If I was Ralf, I’d also do a song with his brother (Rick Mackenbach). Rick does a little bit of rap which would be interesting in the competition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXtwV7y4S6A
I can’t wait to see what the Netherlands has in store for us this year. I was really hoping for a great song last year but “You and Me” was disappointing. I hope TROS asks Ralf to write a song, but knowing TROS, it will be more Idol rejects. I highly encourage any Dutch fans who can write to TROS with their suggestions to suggest a better national final, singers, and even Ralf Mackenbach.
Ralf Mackenbach and a female artist maybe but not him and his Brother just ruin the chnaces of doing well I think. Personally he is better on his own.
Agreed. I always thought Rick Mackenbach was leaching off his younger brother’s success. I just assumed that if Ralf went to adult Eurovision, he’d want to take his older brother with him. Which female artist would you like him to go with? I’d prefer him to go alone but he could team up with one of the Lisa, Amy, and Shelley group.
how about Ilse de Lange?
btw. in my opinion it’s close to criminal to reject Anouk…