Gerard Joling Attempts Reconciliation Between Evert Santegoeds and Rachel Hazes
Gerard Joling has made efforts to mediate a reconciliation between Privé editor-in-chief Evert Santegoeds and Rachel Hazes, but these attempts have, as of March 15, 2026, been unsuccessful. “I wouldn’t have a problem with it,” Joling stated.
Long-Standing Feud
Rachel Hazes reportedly considers Evert Santegoeds to be a particularly unpleasant individual, dedicating fourteen pages to him in her upcoming book. The origin of their dispute remains unclear. Santegoeds, speaking in the podcast Strikt Privé, stated, “I don’t grasp either. It was just there. Given that of the stories we told, I consider.”
Provocations and Inheritance Disputes
Santegoeds believes Hazes actively provokes conflict. He referenced recent public attention surrounding Hazes, suggesting it almost demands commentary. He also pointed to disagreements over the inheritance following the death of André Hazes as a contributing factor to the ongoing animosity. “During the time that André was still alive, things were already highly bad between her and me and that never got better. Yes, of course there were a few more stories after that that made things no longer work out at all, such as the inheritance.”
Joling’s Mediation Efforts
Gerard Joling has repeatedly proposed a reconciliation dinner, offering to host. “Attempts have been made to get us together. Gerard Joling once said: ‘I’ll organize a dinner, then you both come and talk it out,’” Santegoeds recounted. However, Rachel Hazes has consistently declined the offer. Santegoeds indicated he would be willing to participate in such a meeting.
A Potential Resolution at a Funeral?
Santegoeds wryly suggested that a full reconciliation with his celebrity detractors might only occur at his funeral. “That will probably be my funeral. Hahaha.”
Recent Developments
Rachel Hazes recently cancelled an appearance at Gerard Joling’s 65th birthday celebration. According to Evert Santegoeds, a power outage at her restaurant in Spain may have been the reason for her absence, though avoiding a confrontation with Santegoeds was also a possibility. Muziekzine reports that Santegoeds speculated about the power outage being the cause.