De Slimste Mens Ter Wereld unveils 38 candidates for autumn run

Thirty-Eight Contenders Set for the Autumn Run

As the television calendar turns toward the autumn viewing season, the Flemish quiz phenomenon De slimste mens ter wereld has unveiled its roster of 38 candidates for the upcoming run.

Among the contenders announced by broadcasters are an artist from Lommel, two members of the Planckaert family, three Dutch participants, eleven artists, six actors, a well-known brother-and-sister duo, and one mystery guest whose identity remains under wraps.

Inside the Entertainment Industry Lineup

The slate of contestants spans multiple corners of the entertainment industry, mixing established acting talent with musical performers and reality television personalities.

Broadcasters confirmed that the lineup features six actors and eleven artists in total, alongside the sibling pairing and a trio of contestants crossing the border from the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the production has chosen to hold back one final participant’s identity, keeping the name of a single contestant secret while releasing the other 37 names to the public.

Logistics and Production Scale

Assembling a cast of nearly forty public figures for a high-profile daily quiz format demands rigorous coordination across scheduling, talent management, and broadcast logistics. Managing dozens of high-profile personalities through intensive recording blocks requires specialized event coordination and strict schedule adherence.

When television productions scale up their talent operations, producers often rely on dedicated event management and production logistics to handle guest transport, security protocols, and studio flow.

Secrecy and Legal Frameworks Before Premiere

Maintaining secrecy around a high-profile mystery guest requires tight security and confidentiality measures.

Production teams frequently utilize specialized legal frameworks and nondisclosure agreements managed through intellectual property and media law practices to prevent leaks before broadcast dates arrive. As the premiere approaches, the focus shifts entirely to how these eleven artists, six actors, and international guests will fare under the scrutiny of the judging panel.