TV Drama: Actress Makes Sharp Joke About Former Friend’s Rehab Stay
A recent episode of the hit series Gooische Vrouwen has sparked discussion for its bold joke referencing a well-known actor’s past struggles with addiction.
The Scene Sparks Controversy
In a scene featuring actress Cheryl, played by Linda de Mol, the character directly alludes to a rehab stay that her fictional husband endured. Cheryl, while discussing another character’s substance use issues, quips, “We’ll send him straight to one of those rehab clinics, right? That one, the expensive one. Wherever Gordon has been.” Her onscreen husband Martin replies, “Yes, but that apparently didn’t help.”
While the dialogue is delivered with levity, its sharp reference to a specific individual and their struggles is what has ignited debate among viewers.
A History Complicates the Joke
Ratings expert Tina Nijkamp weighed in on the scene, noting the complex history between the actress and the real-life inspiration for the joke, a fellow presenter with whom de Mol has shared a long and close friendship.
“Because Gordon and Linda have a long history with each other, know each other well, and are close to each other,” Nijkamp explained on her podcast Tina’s TV Update. “Gordon was even at her 50th anniversary party, and afterward, all kinds of rumors spread about it. He later denied it, but he was said to have been busy there with drugs and everything.”
Nijkamp believes the joke’s intensity stems from this personal connection and history, adding a layer of potential discomfort beneath the surface humor. “The fact that Linda is now bringing this up again will probably be hurtful to Gordon. He has definitely put a lot of effort into getting rid of that addiction, and now people are making light of it.
“For sure, Gordon can laugh about it because it was intended to be funny. But I think it’s a remarkable fragment nonetheless,” Nijkamp finalized.
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