Apollonia Sterckx Takes Over Hosting Duties for Third Season of VRT MAX Podcast Split
Apollonia Sterckx, widely known to television audiences as Britt from the popular VRT soap opera At home, is expanding her career by taking on hosting responsibilities for the third season of the VRT MAX podcast Split, clint.be reported. The podcast has a longer history, with singer Emma Bale having led the conversations in previous seasons. The five-episode podcast series focuses on the realities of growing up with divorced parents, exploring both the emotional toll and practical challenges faced by young people navigating two households. The production launches in conjunction with De Warmste Week 2026, which centers on the theme of providing a warm home for everyone.
The decision to place Sterckx at the helm of the program stems from her own personal background. Her parents separated when she was just eight years old, a transition that brought significant changes to her childhood. Newsmonkey reported that the podcast examines whether a divorce can ever be viewed as positive while documenting the emotional and logistical realities of youth spent living out of a suitcase.
Guest Lineup and Release Schedule
Each episode of the third season features conversations with two prominent young guests who share their personal experiences regarding parental separation. The schedule began on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with an episode featuring At home actor Kobe Debie and DJ Nina Black, according to clint.be. The discussions delve into everyday hurdles, such as dividing holidays between households, packing belongings repeatedly, and deciding which parent to live with.
Subsequent episodes roll out weekly on VRT MAX through November 25, 2026. Musician Ise Smeets and Radio 2 presenter Romy Deridder appeared on November 4. The remaining lineup features Anna-Livia Smekens, Jean Janssens, Malik Moirene, Olga Lombardo, Jerôme Plattenbos, and Mathias Mesmans.
Diverse Perspectives on Growing Up Between Two Households
The guests bring distinct viewpoints to the series, highlighting a wide range of emotional and practical experiences. Nina Black described a period of independence where she and her brother lived on their own for several years, while actor Kobe Debie viewed the transition primarily as a logistical change. Other contributors focus on deeper emotional impacts. Actor Malik Moirene recalled the loneliness of having to call his father for birthday wishes, and Jean Janssens discussed his identity in relation to his father. Meanwhile, musician Ise Smeets incorporated the uncertainty of co-parenting into her recent album, and Romy Deridder addressed the integration of stepparents into family dynamics.
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