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RTL Boulevard published a seven-question quiz about entertainment news from the previous week. It mentioned that Charly Luske had stopped drinking alcohol, Noa Vahle was living with her mother again, Frans Duijts, 47, was in hospital, and Emile Ratelband, 77, had been discussed the previous week.
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Singer Charly Luske said he stopped drinking alcohol after being alarmed by his own consumption. He said he had not had a drink for six months.
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Gerard Joling announced that he is leaving De Toppers after more than 21 years. He said the decision had been under consideration for months and was not easy, but that he wants to focus on television work and his own concerts. He said there was no quarrel, although he acknowledged minor irritations within the group. De Toppers said they will continue in a new line-up in 2027 and that a replacement will be announced soon. Jeroen van der Boom said he had not been informed in advance and learned of Joling’s departure through the media. Ticket sales and the planned 2027 concert dates remain unchanged. The group’s manager said a decision on whether René Froger can take part in the 2027 concert series is expected within two weeks, with no update on his illness.
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Emile Ratelband, who moved to Thailand in 2022, was officially reported missing in October 2026. His disappearance was discussed by Private editor-in-chief Evert Santegoeds and media reporter Jordi Versteegden in the podcast Strict Private. Later coverage also focused on an investigation involving his ex-wife or ex-girlfriend and allegations that she had financially harmed three men; the available account does not provide further details.