Even about the four ‘unknown’ candidates of Expeditie Robinson
(Honestly, I'm dying of jealousy)
Ah shit, another little stab in the stomach. I can't handle it. Yesterday, the four lucky ones were announced who get to participate in Expeditie Robinson this season. The only advantage of the situation? I already know three of them.
In case you haven’t heard: the past few months I started the #GetKikiToTheIsland-campaign on Amayzine and gathered over 50000 votes, securing a spot at the casting weekend. Something about flying through the mud with 99 other potentials during an Easter weekend. You can read all about how that went here here. For now, the most important thing: the four lucky ones have been revealed. Time for an introduction round:
Herold Dat (from Asten)
Herold immediately caught my attention during the casting weekend. During the group games, the ex-military man first observed his fellow candidates, assessed the situation, and only started talking when it really made sense. A man with charisma. A rightful cockfighter. I think you'll either really like him on TV or find him terrible. Sorry Herold, I fear there’s no middle ground.
Imke (from Enschede)
I genuinely find her the absolute best ever. When I spoke to Imke on casting day 1, I knew immediately: you have a chance. And not just a little bit. The most sympathetic girl I have ever spoken to in my life, with a broad smile that Cameron Diaz could take notes from. Extra fun fact: Imke's mother also participated as an unknown Dutch person in the program in 2006. She made it to the finals then. Imke is now going to kick ass to beat her mother. She has my blessing.
Marlé (from Houten)
The forty-plus women are definitely going to be fans of Marlé. The policewoman radiates wisdom. I got a bit of a Suzanne Klemann vibe from her. But then someone with, uh, a sense of direction, so to speak. She was in my team during casting day and looked energetic, cheerful, and was a team player all day. They could use someone like her on the island.
Carlos (from Oldenzaal)
Yeah, god. I was with 100 people on that casting day, you can't chat with everyone. So I’ll confess right away that I have no clue who the 23-year-old Carlos from Oldenzaal is. But, Mr. Tukker practices judo at the highest level in his weight class, so muscle bundle alert on that island. Now you might wonder how I could have overlooked that. Anyway, Carlos made a good online impression on me. When Nicolette Kluijver surprised him at home to share the good news, I found his reaction mega cute. “You should feel my heartbeat! I need to sit down for a moment. This is really amazing!”
“Oh and, if you're allergic to dolls, you've been warned”
The four extra candidates of this season will first be dropped on a different island than the fifteen known Dutch people participating. There they have to earn their ticket for the Expeditie . Whether they will compete with each other or against each other is still unknown. Additionally, there seems to be something this season with a wooden doll, which stands for ‘the last man standing’. The doll will appear throughout this season. If you're allergic to wooden dolls, you've been warned.
And more news (people, it doesn't stop): it was announced yesterday that RTL Late Night sidekick Marieke Elsinga and actor Roeland Fernhout will definitely participate in the eighteenth season. I genuinely think that’s cool. Now onto the most important question: HOW LONG do we all have to wait to witness this spectacle? In a little under two months, we will be relieved of our suffering. On Thursday, September 7th to be precise, so mark that thickly in your calendar. Good? Are we all caught up? Great. I’m going to prepare for my babble. And, candidates, known or unknown; no one is safe. So be prepared, bitcheeeesz! #Zininnnnn.
