Evert Santegoeds Echoes Derksen‘s Criticism of Humberto Tan: ‘Slimy Guy!’
Entertainment figure Evert Santegoeds has publicly aligned with Johan Derksen’s ongoing criticism of RTL 4 personality Humberto Tan, describing Tan as someone he personally dislikes. Santegoeds’ comments, made on the Strictly private podcast, add fuel to a long-running public dispute and highlight a broader tension within the Dutch entertainment industry regarding authenticity and public image. This latest exchange underscores the frequently enough-contentious relationship between on-screen personalities and the potential for personal disagreements to spill into the public sphere.
Santegoeds voiced his agreement with Derksen’s negative assessment of Tan during a discussion on the podcast, stating, “I also think that about Humberto,” when asked why derksen consistently targets Tan. He further elaborated on his dislike,characterizing Tan as overly eager to align himself with charitable causes. ”All charities, everyone, it’s like a labradoodle that wants to be loved by everyone. To be honest, I don’t like seeing that shit either,” Santegoeds said.
The criticism stems, in part, from santegoeds’ perception of Tan’s performative activism. He cited Tan’s early adoption of a mustache-growing campaign for prostate cancer awareness – starting in October for a November event – as an example of seeking attention.
Tan recently responded to Derksen’s repeated attacks, stating on the radio he doesn’t seek reconciliation, preferring “lozenges” over a meeting with Derksen, as reported by Mediacourant. Santegoeds dismissed this response, questioning the need to please everyone. “A lozenge? Well, no. You can’t get along with everyone, can you? That’s nice, isn’t it?” he remarked.
Podcast co-host Jordi Versteegden noted that such disagreements “keep showbiz alive,” a sentiment Santegoeds affirmed.The exchange highlights a continuing dynamic within the Dutch media landscape, where public criticism and personality clashes often generate significant attention.
