Sander Lantinga does not mince words as Eurovision commentator | Stars

entertainment">Many were a bit surprised that Lantinga got the job done this year. “To be honest, I was that myself,” he laughs during a conversation with it ANP. But the DJ is the right man in the right place, he assures.

entertainment">“I am now 44 and I dare to say that I have been fascinated and passionate about the Eurovision Song Contest for at least 34 years. That started as little Sandertje on the couch because I was allowed to stay up late and has always stayed. I embraced it and never let go. ” When the phone rang and asked if Lantinga wanted to replace Smit, he knew immediately that he wanted to do so. “Yes, you don’t have to think twice about that.”

Burn down

entertainment">As the presenter of the Coen & Sander Show Lantinga is used to expressing his unvarnished opinion on Radio 538, but for the Eurovision Song Contest it is a different story. “I am much more subordinate to the event now. But I’m there to comment and if it’s not right then I think I should allow myself to say something about it. I don’t think I’m going to hold back, but I will never destroy or burn anyone down. ”

entertainment">The division of tasks remains roughly the same as Maas had with Smit. “Last year we varied a bit, but it usually works best when I do the introduction,” says Maas. “Sander can react freshly with his expertise and speed, musicality and open-mindedness. I also come up with an opinion, but in my way, with a little irony. ”

entertainment">As in the other years, the two commentators will not know beforehand what they are going to say. “It is the great art for Sander not to immediately say something that makes me laugh, because then I think it’s a shame that he has already said it.”

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