The fifteen-year marriage of Anita Adriaenssens, known for her appearance on the Belgian reality television program “Hotel Romantiek,” has ended after her husband was revealed to be the perpetrator of abuse against her granddaughter. The revelation, reported by Het Laatste Nieuws on February 14, 2026, prompted Adriaenssens to immediately finish the relationship.
According to reports, Adriaenssens’ granddaughter confided in her about the abuse. “I believed my granddaughter immediately, immediately blew up my dream marriage,” Adriaenssens stated, as reported by Nieuwskoppen.be. The details of the abuse have not been publicly disclosed.
The news comes as Adriaenssens was preparing to again seek love on “Hotel Romantiek,” a program that follows individuals searching for romantic partners. The unexpected turn of events has cast a shadow over her willingness to continue pursuing relationships publicly.
The case has drawn attention to the complexities of family relationships and the devastating impact of abuse. HLN.be reported on a Facebook post referencing Adriaenssens’ granddaughter stating, “My granddaughter has often said that I saved her life.”
As of February 16, 2026, no further statements have been released by Adriaenssens or her family regarding the situation. The investigation into the alleged abuse is ongoing.
