# Dutch public figure relationship breakups

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-public-figure-relationship-breakups
> Updated: 2026-09-20T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Several Dutch public figures and reality television personalities have announced the end of their relationships.

Roy Oude Rikerink and Annick, known from the program ‘Over Mijn Lijk’, confirmed their breakup following years of navigating the challenges of Oude Rikerink’s incurable illness. While they remain committed to co-parenting their son, Scott, reports indicate that Oude Rikerink has moved back in with his mother.

Other recent separations include Brijan and Rick from ‘De Bondgenoten’, who ended their one-and-a-half-year relationship because it ‘no longer worked’. 

Influencers Dave Roelvink and Marijn Kuipers have also called off their engagement after two years together, citing differing visions for the future. The decision follows a proposal made by Roelvink in Lapland this past March. The pair announced the split via Instagram, noting that while the process was ‘difficult and painful’, they still love each other deeply and require space to pursue individual paths.

Following the announcement, the couple has faced varying degrees of public scrutiny. Roelvink reported significant emotional distress during his professional boxing debut in Rotterdam, stating he had gone 50 hours without sleep and experienced hallucinations due to exhaustion. Meanwhile, Kuipers has faced social media criticism regarding her emotional demeanor in videos, leading her to respond to unsolicited opinions about her behavior.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Marijn Kuipers and Dave Roelvink face scrutiny after breakup

Marijn Kuipers and Dave Roelvink face public attention following their breakup. Roelvink struggled through a professional boxing debut amidst sleep deprivation and emotional distress.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marijn-kuipers-and-dave-roelvink-face-scrutiny-after-breakup

### 2026-09-16: Dave Roelvink and Marijn Kuipers end relationship and engagement

Influencers Dave Roelvink and Marijn Kuipers have ended their two-year relationship and broken their engagement, citing differing visions for the future.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-public-figures-announce-relationship-breakups

### 2026-09-03: Reality TV personalities announce relationship breakups

Reality TV personalities Brijan and Rick, along with Roy and Annick, have both announced the end of their respective relationships via Instagram.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reality-tv-personalities-announce-relationship-breakups

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