De T kijkt TV – Episode Summary

Episode: Verwarring rond testvraag Wie is de Mol: 'Dit is absoluut niet waar!'
Date: November 12, 2025
Host: De Telegraaf TV editors

Main Theme & Purpose

In this episode, De Telegraaf’s TV editors dive deep into the latest season of the reality show Wie is de Mol?, focusing on a much-discussed test question that has thrown fans and participants into confusion. The hosts dissect where the controversy began, clarify what really happened during a puzzling “laboratory” scene, and share behind-the-scenes tidbits about filming in Portugal. As always, their playful banter brings levity to the heated debates among diehard fans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene: Wie is de Mol? Stirs Confusion (00:32–07:14)

• Intro to the Controversy:
  The hosts skip quickly over Black Friday deals to the burning topic: a disputed question in the Wie is de Mol? test, which is crucial for contestants’ progress.
• Labyrinthine Date:
  Speculation kicks off about a confusing “date” or task participants faced, with location guesses between Mexico and Portugal (“Mexico.” — B, 06:42; “Yeah.” — A, 06:43).
  “Is it an oxo that Ausche does?” — A, [07:14]

2. Test Question Dispute at the Heart of the Episode (10:31–14:49)

• Production Backgrounds:
  The hosts talk about Dennis van Vining (ex-Nickelodeon and MTV) tying into the show's new directorial style.
• The Infamous Test Moment:
  Everyone is abuzz about the telephone used during the test:
  “And on now the telephone and in the test.” — B, [11:23]
  What was debated: where the test was actually set and if behind-the-scenes leaks affected the answers.

3. The Laboratory Segment: Where the Confusion Intensified (13:59–17:34)

• Laboratorium Chaos:
  “Dennis vinicloster trade off in that laboratorium.” — B, [13:59]
  The hosts puzzle over details: was it Porto, the Carmel, or somewhere else?
  “Now for Kennedy the mold is okrahat porto. Now, like not port in Porto. Porto ring a port.” — A, [16:17]

4. Testing Viewer Theories & Fan Frustration (17:34–24:32)

• What Did the Test Really Ask?:
  Participants and audiences interpreted the (location-based) test differently; hosts find it hard to agree.
  “By the moleville does at least stay in the Kelvin.” — A, [18:05]
  Fan Feedback:
  “Obrachve in this hall. No, it's not in the trike locale.” — A, [20:48]

5. Portugal or Not? The Filming Location Rabbit Hole (24:32–30:22)

• Google Translate Fails:
  The hosts recount how even translation tools weren't helpful for determining clues.
  “Google Translate. Portugal. Yeah. Exam is on the end. There's this oak Portuguese mat's got oak. Alice is an hint.” — A, [24:32]
• Audience Frustration Peaks:
  “You have indeed to muckle like. Yeah. Yeah. Shaker. Hey, Shaker.” — A, [29:32]

6. The Episode Cliffhanger (30:22–33:42)

• Episode Title as a Red Herring:
  The hosts acknowledge that the episode title suggests answers that never materialize, leaving fans frustrated.
  “That was the offlaving title. You bet all, man.” — A, [30:22]
  “I said. Yeah. That's our best. It's a cliffhanger.” — B, [32:48]

7. Aftermath, App Speculation & Fan Polls (34:47–41:42)

• Special Test Features:
  “The specialit test. Yeah. Yeah. Nice. Oh yeah. Now I know that.” — A, [34:47]
• App and Social Media Theories:
  Much discussion on how the game’s companion app plays into the confusion post-episode.
  “Yeah in the app.” — A, [40:18]
• Awards and Community Votes:
  “By the Dutch reality awards to stem up to take active face.” — A, [41:42]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Is it an oxo that Ausche does?” — A, [07:14]
• “And on now the telephone and in the test.” — B, [11:23]
• “Dennis vinicloster trade off in that laboratorium.” — B, [13:59]
• “Now for Kennedy the mold is okrahat porto. Now, like not port in Porto. Porto ring a port.” — A, [16:17]
• “Google Translate. Portugal. Yeah. Exam is on the end. There’s this oak Portuguese mat's got oak. Alice is an hint.” — A, [24:32]
• “That was the offlaving title. You bet all, man.” — A, [30:22]
• “I said. Yeah. That’s our best. It’s a cliffhanger.” — B, [32:48]
• “By the Dutch reality awards to stem up to take active face.” — A, [41:42]

Flow and Tone

The hosts keep the conversation lighthearted, reflective of fan banter: often interrupting and circling back on theories, joking through their shared confusion, and clearly enjoying the riddles Wie is de Mol? presents each season. Their mix of skepticism (“This is absolutely not true!”) and affection for even the show’s most perplexing twists keeps the recap entertaining for listeners.

Recap

This episode is for every Wie is de Mol? viewer who has ever yelled at the TV over a trick test or ambiguous clue. The Telegraaf team wades through the mystery with energy, poking fun at misleading episode titles, over-analyzed clues, and the eternal debate: Portugal or not? If you missed the episode, start here for the broad strokes, famous quotes, and the humor that keeps Dutch reality TV fans coming back every week.