He seemed like the ideal candidate The traitorsbut unfortunately: before the recording of the fifth year had even started, the VRT presenter was kicked out of the game. Who participates The traitorsagrees to completely cut off from the outside world during the recordings. This means: no access to mobile phone or laptop. But that turned out to be more difficult than expected for Van Gucht. For example, the sports journalist reportedly smuggled a smartwatch and laptop with him, and refused to use them. It was then decided to end his participation in the VTM program.
News provided to us by various sources (who wish to remain anonymous, ed.) is confirmed, and which VTM now also admits is correct. “Ruben has The traitors left early,” said the channel. “He is a particularly driven player, but during the recordings it proved difficult for Ruben to fully surrender to the specific rules and dynamics that The traitors asks. “It was therefore decided by mutual agreement that it was better to leave the game,” the channel said.
How this is expressed during the program will become completely clear in the new season. VTM does not yet want to communicate when it will be shown on TV. Our editors also asked Ruben Van Gucht himself for a response, but he did not wish to respond.
