Jan Versteegh is a presenter, programme maker, columnist, podcast host and actor. To make his dream of working in television a reality, he quit his job as a physical education teacher. He took a chance and applied to PowNed, where he was given an opportunity in the form of a 30-day contract. After participating in the popular Expeditie Robinson, he moved to BNNVARA, where he spent five enjoyable years presenting a wide range of programmes. These included 3 Op Reis, Jan vs Geraldine, Trippers and Jan de Belastingman. In 2015, Jan was recognized for his hard work and won the Televizier Aanstormend Talent Award at the Golden Televizier-Ring Gala.
Jan as a Speaker and Moderator
Jan Versteegh regularly takes the stage to host events. As a presenter and moderator, he is knowledgeable, quick-witted and approachable. Jan can handle any question with his sympathetic personality. Thanks to his experience, he can address a wide range of topics, conduct interviews and facilitate conversations. He creates a welcoming atmosphere, puts everyone at ease and makes everything look effortless and relaxed. With his infectious enthusiasm and energy, he knows how to engage and inspire audiences. He elevates conversations to a higher level and has a very natural presenting style.
DO!
Are you truly willing to make changes in your life? In his talk DO!, Jan Versteegh explores why so many people remain stuck in their comfort zone and what steps are needed to take action. Drawing on his own experience – from physical education teacher to successful television presenter and entrepreneur – he inspires his audience to let go of doubt, fear and procrastination. His message is clear: trying (and sometimes failing) is always better than doing nothing. Jan combines energy, humor and practical examples in a motivational talk that encourages action. An inspiring speaker who makes people realize that change starts today. One year from now, you will wish you had started today.
Game Enthusiast
Jan is a true game enthusiast and has thoroughly enjoyed participating in television programs featuring many game elements. In 2014, he reached the final of De Slimste Mens, and in 2018 he was ‘the Mole’ in Wie Is De Mol. Singing turned out to be a hidden talent. In 2016, he participated in the RTL program It Takes Two and won!
Talpa Network
When he moved to Talpa Network, he was able to indulge his love of games even further. He breathed new life into the well-known program Lingo, appearing on television five days a week. He also presented De Gordon tegen Dino-showand Echt Waar for SBS6. At the end of 2020, the new programme Klein Maar Fijn premiered on SBS, in which Jan searched for the best miniature builder in the Netherlands. A second season has since also been broadcast. 2021 was a busy television year, during which he presented several programmes: Iedereen is van de wereld with team captains Britt Dekker and Leo Alkemade, De Dansmarathon, Missions Impossible and his own game show, De Laatste Vraag. In 2022, Lingo returned. He also started a podcast with Rámon Verkoeijen about De Beste Smaak van Nederland and acted in two films: the romantic comedy Hart op de Juiste Plek and De Grote Sinterklaasfilm.