Welmoed Sijtsma

Welmoed Sijtsma is a presenter for Dutch broadcaster WNL, hosting programmes such as Goedemorgen Nederland, Redding na de Ramp and the talk show Op1. Alongside the morning show Goedemorgen Nederland, an evening edition was developed. This program, Goedenavond Nederland, aired in the summer of 2025.

Welmoed as a Moderator

As a moderator, Welmoed is an energetic and insightful professional who effortlessly strikes the right balance between meaningful content and an engaging atmosphere. With years of experience as a presenter and journalist, she knows how to make complex topics accessible and understandable to a wide audience.

Welmoed is attentive, well-prepared and asks the right questions to guide discussions and explore subjects in greater depth. She naturally encourages interaction, ensuring that audiences feel involved and engaged. Welmoed makes sure key messages are communicated clearly and that everyone leaves the event feeling positive and inspired.

Welmoed en de Sexfakes

In 2022, Welmoed presented the documentary series Welmoed en de Sexfakes. An increasing number of women are becoming unwilling subjects of AI-generated deepfake pornography. After discovering that a fake explicit video featuring her own likeness was circulating online, Welmoed set out to investigate the phenomenon and its impact on victims.

Journalism

Welmoed grew up in Leeuwarden and obtained her master's degree in Journalism from the University of Groningen in 2014. That same year, she joined NOS Jeugdjournaal, the Dutch children's news program, as an editor. From 2015 to 2018, she also worked as one of its presenters.