Mats Akkerman wint Slimste Mens, ook afscheid van Paulien Cornelisse

Mats Akkerman won the final of the thirtieth season of the quiz show De Slimste Mens, defeating NOS reporter Jeroen Gortworst. Claudia de Breij was eliminated before the final showdown. Akkerman secured his victory with a question about actress Olivia Colman and received the trophy from host Herman van der Zandt, as previous winner Frank van Leeuwen was unavailable. The finale also paid tribute to jury chair Paulien Cornelisse, who passed away in September at age 50 due to cancer. Van der Zandt expressed his feelings of loss and highlighted Cornelisse's contributions to the show, promising a celebratory atmosphere despite the somber occasion. The broadcast concluded with memorable clips of Cornelisse from the season.