Behind the scenes of De Kastaars: “Ruben Van Gucht was extremely disappointed”
The high mass of Flemish showbiz is over, and so it is time for the stories after the show of De Kastaars. About the ubiquitous chest of Ward Lemmelijn, the not-so-crystal Kastaars of K3, the cardboard fries, the recruiting behavior of Erik Van Looy and… the equestrian disappointment of Ruben Van Gucht. “Be honest: I really did my best to be a great caster this year? Unfortunately, I was not nominated.” READ ALSO. Valentine Besard, the new wife next to Ruben Van Gucht: “He gave me my self-confidence back” READ ALSO. Why men more often than women have a younger partner: “Evolution is the most obvious reason, but not the only one”
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
