Sven Nys joins De Slimste Mens ter Wereld

Former cyclocross racer Sven Nys has been revealed as the final contestant for the 24th season of the popular quiz show, De Slimste Mens ter Wereld. Host Erik Van Looy announced Nys's participation during a recent recording, a move that has since been confirmed by Play.

The announcement concludes weeks of speculation regarding the identity of the 38th participant. This season features four more contestants than previous years, requiring a larger pool of players to cover the 36 preliminary episodes. Nys's involvement completes the full roster for the current season.