Schokkend: Wilfred Genee onthult gênant kleedkamergeheim van Merel Ek tijdens Vandaag Inside

Wilfred Gene Reveals Merel’s Sweaty Secret in Playful On-Air Moment

In a surprising and humorous moment on the segment In de Wandelgangen, Wilfred Gene exposed one of Merel’s behind-the-scenes secrets. Gene remarked that Merel often appears noticeably sweaty backstage, joking that it is caused by the thick outfits she wears. He added with a laugh that this sometimes leads to rather awkward situations.

Merel reacted with slight embarrassment but took the comment in good spirits. She admitted that her tendency to sweat is not limited to her on-air attire. Guest Pieter Kobelens, however, quickly jumped to her defense, joking that Merel actually smells quite nice.

The playful exchange highlights the easygoing dynamic within the Vandaag Inside team, who never shy away from a bit of self-irony and friendly teasing. It is also far from the first time Gene has poked fun at Merel about this topic.

In the same episode, Merel also revealed who her favorite colleague at Vandaag Inside is. When Gene asked her whom she enjoyed working with the most, she answered without hesitation: Pieter Kobelens. Her response was met with cheers—and a warm hug from Kobelens himself. Merel said they always have a great time together at the bar, adding with a smile that she actually finds him very pleasant-smelling.

Later, Merel encouraged Wilfred to smell Pieter, prompting Kobelens to jokingly claim that it was actually “Bas.” This led to a comedic back-and-forth in which Wilfred teased Pieter about being “wild,” to which Kobelens responded with a wink that he indeed used to have quite a wild mane.

Despite the humor, Wilfred also teased Pieter for occasionally asking Merel rather bold—or even slightly inappropriate—questions between segments. The entire exchange showcased the team’s signature blend of banter, chemistry, and sharp humor that keeps viewers entertained.