Herman van der Zandt

Herman van der Zandt (born 9 August 1974 in Breda) is a Dutch journalist, newsreader, and television presenter.

Biography

Van der Zandt grew up in the Boeimeer neighborhood of Breda. From the age of eleven to thirteen, he created radio programs with his older brother for the Breda hospital radio station Studio Audio,

He was the face of the Paralympic Summer and Winter Games coverage for NOS. In early 2015, he temporarily took over hosting duties from Prinsen. Later that year, he became the permanent host.

In late 2015, he transitioned from NOS News to NOS Sport. He presented NOS Studio Sport, Langs de Lijn, and Langs de Lijn En Omstreken. Mart Smeets considered him a suitable successor for De Avondetappe, and Van der Zandt had already done some segments in 2014. During the 2016 Summer Olympics, he co-hosted Rio Live.

He also co-hosts a popular cycling podcast called "Tweewielers".

Leading up to the 2021 Dutch general election, Van der Zandt joined Xander van der Wulp and Marleen de Rooy in the weekly political series Rondje Binnenhof. He continued until autumn 2023 when he left NOS. Gerri Eickhof succeeded him.

In December 2022, he was announced as co-presenter of the Top 2000 à Go-Go, replacing Matthijs van Nieuwkerk after his controversy.

In July 2023, it was announced that he would leave NOS in October after 23 years, to join KRO-NCRV in 2024.

In September 2023, it was announced that he would succeed Philip Freriks in 2025 as host of De slimste mens.

From 2024, he also took over the show Het Gevoel van de Vierdaagse from Fons de Poel.

Because KRO-NCRV did not allow side projects with other broadcasters, he had to stop presenting Met het Mes op Tafel, which was taken over by Sjoerd van Ramshorst.

In the summer 2024 season of De slimste mens, he appeared as a contestant, winning the grand finale against Max Terpstra and Maartje van de Wetering after five daily wins. He returned again in the 25th season (winter 2024/25) but lost in the quarterfinals to Donny Ronny.

Personal life Van der Zandt has two children from a previous marriage. He is in a relationship with Anna Gimbrère. Together, they have one child.