The BEST episodes of De Slimste Mens ter Wereld season 23
Every episode of De Slimste Mens ter Wereld season 23, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of De Slimste Mens ter Wereld season 23!
Three personalities vying for the title of smartest man in the world. Each day a new challenger face off against the winners of the previous episode. Untill the finale weeks were the best candidates return for the grand title.
#1 - Roger Housen
Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/27/2025
New candidate: former colonel and defence expert Roger Housen. Anastasya Chernook and William Boeva are members of the jury.
#2 - Gover Meit
Season 23 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/10/2025
Dutch comedian and performance artist Gover Meit appeared on the jury last year and shaved off his moustache, but now he is joining as a candidate. Bart Cannaerts and Jade Mintjens are the chosen jury members.
#3 - Yannick Noben
Season 23 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/13/2025
Tonight, 43-year-old comedian Yannick Noben from Limburg will make his entrance. The jury will be composed of Sven de Leijer and William Boeva.
#4 - Elodie Gabias
Season 23 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/2/2025
Tonight, 28-year-old influencer and content creator Elodie Gabias will be joining us. Wim Helsen and Ella Leyers are the judges on duty.
#5 - Jan Jaap van der Wal
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2025
New Contestant: Jan Jaap van der Wal. On the jury: Jonas Geirnaert and Daan Alferink.
#6 - Charlotte Sieben
Season 23 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/28/2025
Tonight, 26-year-old actress, radio presenter at MNM and podcast host Charlotte Sieben will be making her debut. Charlotte's colleague and good friend Manu Van Acker and Jennifer Heylen will be serving as judges.
#7 - Arno The Kid
Season 23 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/4/2025
Arno The Kid will be joining us tonight. The 26-year-old YouTuber can hardly do worse than his older brother Average Rob, who was eliminated from the game after just one episode two years ago. Jeroom and Wim Helsen will be on the jury.
#8 - Michael Van Peel
Season 23 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/6/2025
Tonight, stand-up comedian Michael Van Peel (47) will be making his debut. Judges: Bart Cannaerts and Alex Agnew.
#9 - Billie Leyers
Season 23 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/17/2025
Today, the versatile musician and singer Billie Leyers joins the programme. Herman Brusselmans and her older sister Ella Leyers are members of the jury.
#10 - Imane Boudadi
Season 23 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/18/2025
Tonight, 27-year-old radio host Imane Boudadi (MNM Ochtendshow) will make her appearance in the studio. Jeroom and James Cooke are on duty as jury members.
#11 - Wout van Aert
Season 23 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/24/2025
Cyclist Wout van Aert joins the panel. Will he immediately drop the competition? Alex Agnew and Soundos are the serving jury members.
#12 - Roel Steeno
Season 23 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/4/2025
Roel Steeno is the final candidate of the week. This 51-year-old actor and comedian has been the regular audience-warmer of 'De Slimste Mens' for years. Now he's taking his own shot. The jury consists of Bart Cannaerts and Jennifer Heylen.
![[First Finals Week] Jens Dendoncker](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/11391332.jpg)
#13 - [First Finals Week] Jens Dendoncker
Season 23 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/10/2025
Comedian and VTM presenter Jens Dendoncker is making his return to the studio. He lasted five episodes and won two of them. The serving jury members are Philippe Geubels and Francis van Broekhuizen.
#14 - Jasper Steverlinck
Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2025
Stepping in: Jasper Steverlinck. On the jury: Wim Helsen and Alex Agnew.
#15 - Ayana Doucouré
Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2025
Young acting talent in the studio tonight: 23-year-old Ayana Doucouré, who made her breakthrough in Flanders with the role of Margaux in “Knokke off”. On the jury: Daan Alferink and Jeroom.
![[First Finals Week] Roel Steeno, Michael Van Peel and Dorien Nuyts](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/11391330.jpg)
#16 - [First Finals Week] Roel Steeno, Michael Van Peel and Dorien Nuyts
Season 23 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/8/2025
The final weeks are starting. The eight best candidates of this season return to the game and compete for the final victory. Tonight, comedian Michael Van Peel (4 episodes - 1 win) and 'frituur' owner Dorien Nuyts (5 episodes - 1 win) will take their seats again. Jury: Jade Mintjens and Manu Van Acker.
#17 - Miss Angel
Season 23 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/3/2025
Tonight, the 28-year-old Antwerp rapper Miss Angel, who in real life goes by the name Angela Agyei, makes her entrance. Alex Agnew and Bockie De Repper are at the jury's desk.
#18 - Nona Van Braeckel
Season 23 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/26/2025
Podcast creator, YouTuber, and Studio Brussel personality Nona Van Braeckel will be joining us for tonight's quiz. Jeroom and Jonas Geirnaert will be sitting at the judges' desk.
#19 - Ini Massez
Season 23 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/11/2025
Actress Ini Massez (49), who appeared in Knokke off and just about every other top Flemish series in recent years, makes her entrance. Jury: Bockie De Repper and Steven Van Herreweghe.
#20 - Emma Moortgat
Season 23 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/1/2025
Today, 29-year-old actress Emma Moortgat joins the program, known for her roles in “Dertigers” and “Knokke off”. Daphne Agten and William Boeva are the members of the jury.
#21 - Francis van Broekhuizen, Katja Retsin and Ward Lemmelijn
Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2025
The Dutch opera singer and comedian Francis van Broekhuizen, presenter Katja Retsin, and rower and 'Dancing with the Stars' winner Ward Lemmelijn will compete against each other in the first episode. Philippe Geubels and James Cooke are members of the jury.
#22 - Nora Monsecour
Season 23 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/29/2025
The 29-year-old dancer, writer and actress Nora Monsecour joins the show tonight as a new candidate. On the jury: Jonas Geirnaert and Lieven Scheire.
#23 - Mohamed Eddahbi Agounad (DIKKE)
Season 23 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/30/2025
Tonight, 27-year-old rapper Mohamed Eddahbi Agounad, better known as DIKKE, will make his debut. Alex Agnew and Tine Embrechts will serve as judges.
#24 - Dorien Nuyts
Season 23 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/3/2025
Tonight, Dorien Nuyts (30), Antwerp's most famous chip shop owner and a TikTok and Instagram hit, will be joining the show. Jonas Geirnaert and Soundos El Ahmadi will be on the judging panel.
#25 - Peter Vandenbempt
Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2025
Football commentator Peter Vandenbempt is joining the show tonight. Curious to see if he’ll score better than his good friend, football analyst Gert Verheyen, who had to go home after just one episode last year. Jury members: Bart Cannaerts and Rik Verheye.