Patty Brard Chronicles (March-May 2025)

• Patty's Panther Party (March 14th)

In anticipation of her 70th birthday (March 25th), a "Panther Party" was held for the diva at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 14th. The evening featured performances from various artists, including the ex-Luv' singer herself, Anita Meyer, Roxeanne Hazes, Monique Smit, Glennis Grace, Douwe Bob, Danny de Munk, The Supremium Tribute and Jopie Parlevliet. A standout moment of the celebration was the medley of hits performed by the "Mega Meiden Groep," a supergroup consisting of former members of iconic Dutch female pop groups. This ensemble included Patty Brard (Luv'), Esther Oosterbeek and Anita Heilker (Dolly Dots), Marga Bult (Babe), Jetty Weels and Caroline de Windt (Mai Tai), Laura Vlasblom and Mandy Huydts (Frizzle Sizzle), Rowan Moore (Centerfold), and Caren Wood (Maywood).

Credits: Pierre Biesterveld (Facebook)

Item about Patty's Panther Party on SBS6's entertainment news program "Shownieuws" on March 15th

• That's My Jam (March 15th)

Patty appeared on the March 15th episode of the Omroep ZWART/NPO 1's game show "That's My Jam". TV host Quinty Misiedjan challenged four Dutch celebrities to a musical battle full of surprises in this program. The competition promised plenty of fun and excitement, from hilarious games to unexpected singing tasks.

During the competition, Patty had to lip-sync and dance to Madonna's Material Girl.

• Het leukste van 45 jaar Bananasplit (March 22nd)

The first episode of AVROTROS/NPO 1's program "Het leukste van 45 jaar Bananasplit," celebrating the 45th anniversary of the iconic Dutch hidden camera show "Bananasplit," featured Patty Brard as a guest and attracted 1.1 million viewers on March 22nd.

Patty made her television debut on January 25th, 1983, as a co-host of the legendary Candid Camera-style program alongside Ralph Inbar on TROS/Nederland 1. The show became a huge success in both the Netherlands and Belgium, with some episodes peaking at seven million viewers. Patty left "Bananasplit" in 1985.

In 2010, Patty was the subject of a prank by the "Bananasplit" team in a cleverly executed joke. Frans Bauer showed her footage of this humorous hidden camera moment, prompting Patty to reminisce about the funny experience.

• Loretta Schrijver's passing (March 27th)

Dutch television presenter Loretta Schrijver passed away on March 27th at the age of 68. She is best remembered for hosting RTL 4's morning show "Koffietijd," a role she held from 2010 until 2023. Following the announcement of her death, Patty expressed her feelings on Instagram, stating, "Never again will we hear that beautiful warm voice, that roaring laugh with tears streaming down our cheeks... Never again will we experience the sweet, intelligent Loretta! We will all miss you so much! It's all just too hard to comprehend... #sad"

In 2013, the prima donna replaced Quinty Trustfull twice to co-host "Koffietijd" with Loretta Schrijver and was often invited on this talk show to discuss her latest projects.

Loretta & Patty on "Koffietijd" (2013)

• Dream School (April 22nd)

Patty Brard appeared in the final episode of NTR/NPO 3's reality show "Dream School," which aired on April 22nd. This Dutch television program, launched in 2017, is inspired by Jamie Oliver's British series of the same name. The show follows a group of school dropouts who are encouraged by well-known Dutch figures to focus on their personal development.

Before the students reflected on their experiences, they received one final lesson from guest teacher Patty Brard. Known for overcoming personal and professional challenges, Patty shared valuable life lessons based on her own experiences with divorce, bankruptcy, and family struggles. Her visit served as a powerful conclusion to the season.

• Datecast (April 29th)

Patty Brard promoted once again her podcast "Datecast" on Instagram on April 29th. In her post, she announced the podcast's launch, inviting singles to participate in a unique dating experience based solely on voice and personality. She encouraged interested individuals to sign up via the provided link. Corti Media produces the podcast, which will soon be available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

• Gerard Joling's birthday party (April 29th)

Dutch pop singer and media personality Gerard Joling celebrated his 65th birthday and 40th anniversary in show business with celebrity friends at the Brasserie Paardenburg in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. The event featured performances by the Dolly Dots and the legendary Eurovision Song Contest winner Vicky Leandros. Among the guests were Patty Brard, Richard Groenendijk, René Froger, Henny Huisman, Jeroen van der Boom, Irene Moors, Carlo Boszhard, Bonnie St. Claire, and Karin Bloemen.

The May 1st edition of De Telegraaf reported this party in its "Privé" (entertainment news) section.

• Shownieuws

La Brard occasionally appears on SBS6's infotainment news program "Shownieuws" as a showbiz expert. During the May 3rd broadcast, she and her colleagues discussed the new season of "The Voice of Holland."

The former Luv' singer was surprised to learn that two-thirds of the applicants for the new season were women. Despite the controversies surrounding the show, particularly concerns about safety, she found it remarkable that these recent events did not deter women from applying. "With everything that has happened, you’d think people would be hesitant, especially given the discussions about safety, but nothing seems to have impacted the women who applied," Patty shared on "Shownieuws".

She also highlighted that most of the applicants are under 30, with one applicant being just 16 years old. Despite past controversies involving former judges like Ali B and Jeroen Rietbergen, Patty believed the show should be back on television. She found it interesting that people were not discouraged by the previous issues, and that women, in particular, seemed unfazed by the show's history.

Source: Patty Brard on social media, Mediacourant, NPO 1, NPO 3, SBS6...