

A saint, a boat, and Jochem Myjer losing his mind on live TV.
Direct report of the arrival of Sinterklaas, this year on the island of Texel
Acting
Jochem Myjer's committed panic as Pietje Paniek.
Production
Texel as unexpected backdrop—beach Sint hits different.
Costume
The sheer volume of Piet suits in one frame.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The annual Sinterklaas intocht is Dutch state television's most-watched live event, with this 2025 edition marking the first island arrival since 2019's disrupted schedules.
Stefan de Walle has portrayed Sinterklaas since 2014, making this his eleventh consecutive year in the role—longer than most Bond actors served.
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