Van Gucht’s New Romance: 2026 & Beyond

Ruben Van Gucht has already shown off many women by his side in recent years. In private, the VRT man is still married to Blanka Vlasic, but due to his ‘open marriage’ he says he can go wherever he wants. In recent months, the blonde sports journalist has seemed very close to a stunning model.

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Not beyond reproach

Ruben Van Gucht had a year that left no one untouched. The sports journalist and television figure has appeared in current affairs almost every week in recent months, although rarely for purely sporting reasons.

It became a series of striking headlines, personal stories and moments that only sharpened the public image around Van Gucht.

What started as rumors quickly grew into a recurring pattern. Van Gucht was linked several times to different women, with social media often being faster than traditional media. Photos, likes and public appearances caused speculation again and again.

It fed the image of a man who was in the spotlight not only on television, but also in private. Proponents and opponents agreed on one thing: Ruben Van Gucht remained a topic of conversation.

Sparkling New Year

In private, Ruben gets along well with Charlotte Van Looy, and in recent months a stunning model has also appeared at his side: Valentine Besard. The ravishing lady from Gullegem was elected Miss Grace Benelux, among other things.

There are a lot of comments on Instagram and they are… quite original. “Does she have a driver’s license” or “What number did she get” are just a few witty comments. Of course, all linked to facts or statements that Ruben made in recent months. One thing is certain: Ruben will continue to dominate the news.

Aiko Tanaka

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.

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