{{Short description|Dutch television and radio presenter}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = | image = Wilfred Genee by Niels Kim.jpg | alt = | caption = Genee in 2009 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1967|6|27}} | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = {{Plainlist| * Television presenter * Radio presenter * Singer }} | years_active = | known_for = | notable_works = }} '''Wilfred Genee''' (born 27 June 1967) is a Dutch television and radio presenter. He is known for presenting the television shows ''Vandaag Inside'' and ''Voetbal Inside'', with René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen as co-hosts. He presents the radio show ''The Friday Move'' for BNR Newsradio.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 January 2025 |title=Wilfred Genee maakt nieuwe podcastserie voor BNR |url=https://www.broadcastmagazine.nl/online/wilfred-genee-maakt-nieuwe-podcastserie-voor-bnr/ |access-date=6 October 2025 |work=Broadcast Magazine |language=nl}}</ref> Genee is also a singer and he has released multiple singles and one album.
== Career ==
=== Television ===
Genee presented the show ''Tour du Jour'' about cycle sport.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 July 2017 |title=Wilfred Genee denkt dat kijker nog aan Tour du Jour moet wennen |url=https://www.nu.nl/achterklap/4822089/wilfred-genee-denkt-dat-kijker-nog-aan-tour-du-jour-moet-wennen.html |access-date=4 October 2025 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref> In 2016, he presented the association football quiz show ''Matchwinner'' for RTL 7.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 April 2016 |title=Wilfred Genee toch aan de bak als quizmaster |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rubrieken/rtl-boulevard/artikel/639511/wilfred-genee-toch-aan-de-bak-als-quizmaster |access-date=11 October 2025 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref><ref name="hendriks_matchwinner_pro_2017">{{Cite news |date=17 October 2017 |title=Hélène Hendriks presenteert Matchwinner Pro bij RTL7 |url=https://www.nu.nl/achterklap/4968032/helene-hendriks-presenteert-matchwinner-pro-bij-rtl7.html |access-date=11 October 2025 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref> Hélène Hendriks presented the second season of the show titled ''Matchwinner Pro'' in 2017.<ref name="hendriks_matchwinner_pro_2017"/><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 October 2017 |title=Hélène Hendriks aan de slag bij RTL7 |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rubrieken/rtl-boulevard/artikel/3700006/helene-hendriks-aan-de-slag-bij-rtl7 |access-date=11 October 2025 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref>
Genee, René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen, at the time presenters of the television show ''Voetbal Inside'', were added to the RTL Walk of Fame in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 October 2016 |title=Voetbal Inside-gezichten komen op Walk of Fame RTL |url=https://www.nu.nl/achterklap/4337561/voetbal-inside-gezichten-komen-op-walk-of-fame-rtl.html |access-date=18 January 2026 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 October 2016 |title=VI-gezichten op Walk of Fame RTL |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rubrieken/rtl-boulevard/artikel/375016/vi-gezichten-op-walk-fame-rtl |access-date=18 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref> He won the ''Zilveren Televizier-Ster'' award for best presenter in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 October 2017 |title=Wilfred Genee wint prijs beste presentator |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rubrieken/rtl-boulevard/artikel/3695451/wilfred-genee-wint-prijs-beste-presentator |access-date=19 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=12 October 2017 |title=Wilfred Genee wint Zilveren Televizier-Ster Presentator 2017 |url=https://www.televizier.nl/televizier-ring/wilfred-genee-wint-zilveren-televizier-ster |access-date=19 January 2026 |work=Televizier.nl |language=nl}}</ref>
Genee was one of the presenters of the 2024 television show ''De Beste Wensen'' in which the presenters make dreams come true.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 November 2024 |title=SBS6, Radio 538 en LINDA. slaan handen ineen voor kerstshow: 'Steuntje in de rug' |url=https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5481288/sbs6-maakt-kerstshow-samen-met-linda-en-radio-538 |access-date=13 October 2025 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref> In December 2024, Genee, René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen renewed their contract with Talpa Network to also present the ''Vandaag Inside'' show in 2025 and 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 December 2024 |title=Vandaag Inside ook de komende twee jaar op televisie te zien |url=https://www.nu.nl/media/6339677/vandaag-inside-ook-de-komende-twee-jaar-op-televisie-te-zien.html |access-date=20 January 2026 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref>
Genee presented the television show ''Het Debat van Nederland'', an election debate leading up to the 2023 Dutch general election.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 October 2023 |title=Wilfred Genee leidt eerste verkiezingsdebat van SBS ooit: 'Niet traditioneel' |url=https://www.nu.nl/media/6285623/wilfred-genee-leidt-eerste-verkiezingsdebat-van-sbs-ooit-niet-traditioneel.html |access-date=20 January 2026 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref> He also presented this show in 2025 leading up to the 2025 Dutch general election.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 August 2025 |title=SBS6 organiseert voor de tweede keer een verkiezingsdebat |url=https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5524400/sbs6-organiseert-voor-de-tweede-keer-een-verkiezingsdebat |access-date=20 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Quekel |first=Sebastiaan |date=24 October 2025 |title=Deskundigen halen uit naar debatleider Wilfred Genee, maar geintje moet kunnen zegt hij: ‘Het blijft SBS6’ |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/deskundigen-halen-uit-naar-debatleider-wilfred-genee-maar-geintje-moet-kunnen-zegt-hij-het-blijft-sbs6~aa667604/ |access-date=20 January 2026 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref> Merel Ek was a co-presenter in 2023 and 2025. Sam Hagens was also a co-presenter in 2023.
He was nominated for the ''Televizier-Ring Presentator'' award for best presenter in 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2025 |title=Dit zijn de drie genomineerden voor de Televizier-Ring Presentator 2025 |url=https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5530058/dit-zijn-drie-genomineerden-televizier-ring-presentator |access-date=24 September 2025 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 October 2025 |title=Ernstig zieke Martijn Krabbé wint Televizier-Ring voor beste presentator |url=https://www.nu.nl/media/6372624/ernstig-zieke-martijn-krabbe-wint-televizier-ring-voor-beste-presentator.html |access-date=16 October 2025 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref> The show ''Vandaag Inside'' won the ''Gouden Televizier-Ring'' award in 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 October 2025 |title=Televizier-Ring voor Vandaag Inside, Martijn Krabbé beste presentator |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2586724-televizier-ring-voor-vandaag-inside-martijn-krabbe-beste-presentator |access-date=17 October 2025 |work=NOS |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 October 2025 |title=Vandaag Inside wint Gouden Televizier-Ring 2025 met overmacht: ‘Jullie vinden ons niet aardig, maar we zijn onszelf’ |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/vandaag-inside-wint-gouden-televizier-ring-2025-met-overmacht-jullie-vinden-ons-niet-aardig-maar-we-zijn-onszelf~a7f7576e0/ |access-date=17 October 2025 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref> {{As of|2026|4}}, he is scheduled to present the show ''Vier linkerhanden'', a show about do it yourself.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2026 |title=Wilfred Genee komt dit najaar met eigen klusprogramma Vier linkerhanden |url=https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/artikel/5585885/wilfred-genee-vier-linkerhanden-klusprogramma-talpa |access-date=7 April 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref> {{As of|2026|5}}, he is scheduled to present ''Mi Dushi: Wat is dan liefde?'', a show in which celebrity couples are interviewed about their relationship.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 May 2026 |title=Dit is de startdatum van het nieuwe interviewprogramma van Wilfred Genee |url=https://www.televizier.nl/amusement/dit-is-de-startdatum-van-het-nieuwe-interviewprogramma-van-wilfred-genee |access-date=26 May 2026 |work=Televizier.nl |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 May 2026 |title=Patty Brard, René Froger en meer koppels in nieuw programma Wilfred Genee |url=https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/artikel/5605823/dit-zijn-de-bekende-liefdeskoppels-mi-dushi-wat-dan-liefde |access-date=26 May 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref>
=== Radio ===
Genee presents the radio show ''The Friday Move'' for BNR Newsradio. The show airs on Friday and features multiple guests with backgrounds in politics, culture and entertainment. The show was nominated for the 2018 ''Gouden RadioRing'' and the 2023 ''Gouden RadioRing'' award.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 January 2019 |title=Genee-show The Friday Move maakt kans op Gouden RadioRing |url=https://www.nu.nl/media/5678708/genee-show-the-friday-move-maakt-kans-op-gouden-radioring.html |access-date=6 October 2025 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2024 |title=Wilfred Genee en Domien Verschuuren grootste kanshebbers RadioRing, geen vrouwen genomineerd |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/wilfred-genee-en-domien-verschuuren-grootste-kanshebbers-radioring-geen-vrouwen-genomineerd~a0df7e7a/ |access-date=6 October 2025 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref>
=== Singing ===
Genee is also a singer and he has released multiple singles and one album.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 April 2012 |title=Johan Derksen haat muziek op VI-album |url=https://www.nu.nl/overig/2789315/johan-derksen-haat-muziek-op-vi-album.html |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref> In 2012, Genee and Johan Derksen released a CD titled ''De helden van Oranje & friends'' with songs about association football and the Netherlands national football team.<ref name="gouden_cd_2012">{{Cite news |date=6 June 2012 |title=Gouden CD voor Johan Derksen en Wilfred Genee |url=https://www.nrgymusic.nl/gouden-cd-voor-johan-derksen-en-wilfred-genee/ |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=NRGY Music |language=nl}}</ref> The CD also featured other artists, including Bennie Jolink, Edwin Evers and Gerard Joling. The CD achieved the Golden CD status after selling more than 25,000 copies.<ref name="gouden_cd_2012"/> They also released the singles ''Nederland is helemaal oranje'' and ''Helden'' from this album.<ref name="gouden_cd_2012"/><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2012 |title=Johan Derksen gooit hoge ogen met EK-single |url=https://www.televizier.nl/overig-tv-nieuws/johan-derksen-gooit-hoge-ogen-met-ek-single |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=Televizier.nl |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 June 2012 |title=Roelvink: Derksen allerslechtste zanger ooit |url=https://www.ad.nl/sport/roelvink-derksen-allerslechtste-zanger-ooit~a3dbd57c/ |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref>
Genee released ''Jij krijgt die ring niet van ons cadeau'' in 2020 with John de Bever and Dennis Schouten.<ref name="lied_de_bever_hit_2020">{{Cite news |date=27 January 2020 |title=Lied van John de Bever en Wilfred Genee is hit, clip binnen uur 20.000 keer bekeken |url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/3145607/lied-van-john-de-bever-en-wilfred-genee-is-hit-clip-binnen-uur-20000-keer-bekeken |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=Omroep Brabant |language=nl}}</ref> The song is an adaptation of John de Bever's song ''Jij krijgt die lach niet van mijn gezicht''.<ref name="lied_de_bever_hit_2020"/> A year later, Genee and his wife played a role in the music video of John de Bever's single ''Ik ga leven''.<ref name="de_bever_strikt_genee_2021">{{Cite news |date=1 April 2021 |title=John de Bever strikt Wilfred Genee voor nieuwe videoclip |url=https://www.nporadio5.nl/sterrennl/nieuws/nieuws/8862b485-9278-48e5-877c-7e9a594d4c9e/john-de-bever-strikt-wilfred-genee-voor-nieuwe-videoclip |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=NPO Radio 5 |language=nl}}</ref> Genee, Wesley Sneijder and Andy van der Meijde, as the musical group ''De Offsiders'', released the single ''Een Aperolletje'' in 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 May 2023 |title=Dit is de zomerhit van Wesley, Andy en Wilfred |url=https://www.televizier.nl/amusement/dit-is-de-zomerhit-van-wesley-andy-en-wilfred |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=Televizier.nl |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 May 2023 |title=Zó veel vragen De Offsiders met Wesley, Andy en Wilfred voor een kwartier optreden |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rtl-boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5387457/de-offsides-wesley-sneijder-wilfred-genee-andy-van-der |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref> In the same year, Genee and Bas Nijhuis, as the musical group ''De Thuisfluiters'', released the single ''Er staat een kaars in de gang'', an adaptation of André van Duin's song ''Er staat een paard in de gang''.
In 2024, Genee released the single ''Johnny Rep'', a tribute to Dutch footballer Johnny Rep, and an adaptation of the single ''Johnny Däpp'' by Austrian DJ Lorenz Büffel.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 May 2024 |title=RTL Boulevard keihard over EK-lied Wilfred Genee: 'Muziek moet hij aan iemand anders overlaten' |url=https://www.veronicasuperguide.nl/nieuws/rtl-boulevard-keihard-over-ek-lied-wilfred-genee-muziek-moet-hij-aan-iemand-anders-overlaten |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=Veronica Superguide |language=nl}}</ref> In the same year, he released the single ''Zomaar een avond in de kroeg''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 November 2024 |title=Johan Derksen clasht met Wilfred Genee om nieuwe single: 'Stuitend' |url=https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5478412/johan-derksen-noemt-zelfpromotie-wilfred-genee-stuitend |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref> In 2025, Genee released the single ''Zoek jezelf broeder''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 May 2025 |title=Johan Derksen voortijdig studio uit om zingende Wilfred Genee |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/johan-derksen-voortijdig-studio-uit-om-zingende-wilfred-genee~ab91cb5d/ |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref> He also collaborated again with John de Bever and they released the single ''Koekoek''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 October 2025 |title=Wilfred Genee en John de Bever over nieuwe single ‘Koekoek’: 'Hoogstaande muziek!' |url=https://www.vandaaginside.nl/media/bners/artikelen/wilfred-genee-en-john-de-bever-over-nieuwe-single-koekoek-hoogstaande-muzie |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=Vandaag Inside |language=nl}}</ref> In 2026, he released the single ''Blijgelovig''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 January 2026 |title=Nieuwe muziek van Robert van Hemert & Donnie, Yves Berendse én Wilfred Genee! |url=https://www.nporadio5.nl/sterrennl/nieuws/nieuws-sterren-nl-radio/cf5f2c5c-c565-4862-bfd6-b2f4f53c1421/nieuwe-muziek-van-robert-van-hemert-donnie-yves-berendse-en-wilfred-genee |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=NPO Radio 5 |language=nl}}</ref>
=== Podcasts ===
Genee hosted the podcast ''Littekens'' (Dutch for scars) in 2019 and 2020.<ref name="wilfred_podcast_2019">{{Cite news |date=11 December 2019 |title=Ook Wilfred aan de podcast: Catherine Keyl eerste gast |url=https://www.mediacourant.nl/2019/12/ook-wilfred-aan-de-podcast-catherine-keyl-eerste-gast/ |access-date=19 January 2026 |work=Mediacourant |language=nl}}</ref> The podcast is centered around stories that have left visible or invisible scars.<ref name="wilfred_podcast_2019"/><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2019 |title=Wilfred Genee lanceert podcast over littekens BN'ers |url=https://www.televizier.nl/amusement/wilfred-genee-lanceert-podcast-over-littekens-bners |access-date=19 January 2026 |work=Televizier.nl |language=nl}}</ref> Since 2025, he hosts the podcast ''Zolang het leuk is'' for BNR Newsradio.<ref name="genee_podcastserie_bnr_2025">{{Cite news |date=30 January 2025 |title=Wilfred Genee maakt nieuwe podcastserie voor BNR |url=https://www.broadcastmagazine.nl/online/wilfred-genee-maakt-nieuwe-podcastserie-voor-bnr/ |access-date=19 January 2026 |work=Broadcast Magazine |language=nl}}</ref><ref name="mediaplatform_hp_de_tijd_2025">{{Cite news |date=7 October 2025 |title=Wilfred Genee kondigt eigen mediaplatform aan, op zoek naar ‘veiligheid’ |url=https://www.hpdetijd.nl/cultuur-media/media/47499/wilfred-genee-kondigt-eigen-mediaplatform-aan-op-zoek-naar-ve |access-date=19 January 2026 |work=HP/De Tijd |language=nl}}</ref> In this podcast, he does not know the guest ahead of time and the conversation lasts as long as it is fun (hence the title of the podcast ''Zolang het leuk is'').<ref name="genee_podcastserie_bnr_2025"/><ref name="mediaplatform_hp_de_tijd_2025"/> The podcast was nominated for best podcast in the category ''Beste Interview'' at the 2025 Dutch Podcast Awards.<ref name="mino_imperium_podcast_2025">{{Cite news |date=4 November 2025 |title=Mino's Imperium beste Nederlandse podcast, publieksprijs voor Fred en Ries |url=https://www.nu.nl/media/6374826/minos-imperium-beste-nederlandse-podcast-publieksprijs-voor-fred-en-ries.html |access-date=16 March 2026 |work=NU.nl |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 November 2025 |title=Fred van Leer en Richard Groenendijk winnen publieksprijs Dutch Podcast Awards |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/fred-van-leer-en-richard-groenendijk-winnen-publieksprijs-dutch-podcast-awards~a0dec984/ |access-date=16 March 2026 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref>
=== Television appearances ===
He was a contestant in a 2011 episode of the game show ''De Jongens tegen de Meisjes''. He also appeared as guest in a 2014 episode of the show ''5 jaar later'', in which he was interviewed by Jeroen Pauw based on an interview that was recorded in 2004.<ref name="genee_vijf_jaar_later_2014">{{Cite web |date=28 December 2014 |title=5 jaar later - Wilfred Genee |url=https://ntr.nl/5-jaar-later/30/detail/5-jaar-later/VPWON_1234608 |access-date=19 January 2026 |website=NTR |language=nl}}</ref> Genee and Britt Dekker were guests in an episode of the 2020 television show ''Het hek van de dam'', a show about shepherding and conversations between the guests.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 August 2020 |title=Wilfred Genee gaat met Britt Dekker schapen drijven |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rubrieken/rtl-boulevard/artikel/5180680/wilfred-genee-gaat-met-britt-dekker-schapen-drijven |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=12 September 2020 |title=Pijnlijk dieptepunt voor Het Hek van de Dam met 75.000 kijkers |url=https://www.televizier.nl/kijkcijfers/pijnlijk-dieptepunt-voor-het-hek-van-de-dam-met-75000-kijkers |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=Televizier.nl |language=nl}}</ref> Genee, René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen were contestants in a 2022 episode of the game show ''Marble Mania'', in which contestants compete with marbles.<ref>{{Cite news |last=den Blanken |first=Mark |date=20 December 2021 |title=Derksen, Gijp en Genee verklappen uitslag Marble Mania: ‘Maar het moet nog uitgezonden worden’ |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/derksen-gijp-en-genee-verklappen-uitslag-marble-mania-maar-het-moet-nog-uitgezonden-worden~a6d3b217/ |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=AD |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2021 |title=Bromsnor Johan Derksen gaat knikkeren in Marble Mania |url=https://www.rtl.nl/rubrieken/rtl-boulevard/artikel/5276336/meilandjes-en-johan-derksen-gaan-knikkeren-marble-mania |access-date=17 January 2026 |work=RTL Boulevard |language=nl}}</ref>
== Selected filmography ==
=== As presenter ===
* ''Tour du Jour'' * ''Matchwinner'' (2016) * ''Voetbal Inside'' * ''Vandaag Inside'' * ''Het Debat van Nederland'' (2023, 2025) * ''De Beste Wensen'' (2024) * ''Mi Dushi: Wat is dan liefde?'' (2026, upcoming) * ''Vier linkerhanden'' (2026, upcoming)
=== As contestant ===
* ''De Jongens tegen de Meisjes'' (2011) * ''Marble Mania'' (2022)
=== As himself ===
* ''5 jaar later'' (2014) * ''Het hek van de dam'' (2020)
== Discography ==
=== Albums ===
* ''De helden van Oranje & friends'' (2012)
=== Singles ===
* ''Nederland is helemaal oranje'' (2012) * ''Helden'' (2012) * ''Jij krijgt die ring niet van ons cadeau'' (2020) * ''Een Aperolletje'' (2023) * ''Er staat een kaars in de gang'' (2023) * ''Johnny Rep'' (2024) * ''Zomaar een avond in de kroeg'' (2024) * ''Zoek jezelf broeder'' (2025) * ''Koekoek'' (2025) * ''Blijgelovig'' (2026)
== References == {{Reflist}}
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