Jan Smit on Gerard Joling's departure from De Toppers: 'Incredibly unfortunate'

Gerard Joling announced his departure from De Toppers after 21 years, surprising colleague Jeroen van der Boom. The new lineup will be revealed soon, but no successor has been decided yet. Joling plans to focus on his own concerts. René Froger is currently taking a break due to health issues, leaving uncertainty about his participation in future concerts. The next Toppers concerts are scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2027.