Soundos El Ahmadi breekt taboe in talkshow: 'Jouw gevoel interesseert mij niet'

2026-02-06 buitenland

Antwerpen, vrijdag, 6 februari 2026.
Tijdens een discussie in de Vlaamse talkshow ‘De Afspraak’ over de veiligheid van vrouwen greep columnist Soundos El Ahmadi hard in. Na vragen van presentator Bart Schols over de omvang van het probleem reageerde zij fel. Ze benadrukte dat cijfers tonen dat vrouwen systematisch onveilig zijn. “Het zijn altijd mannen”, zei ze. Haar oproep om gevoelens van mannen niet boven harde data te plaatsen ging massaal viral. Op sociale media loopt de video al snel op tot tienduizenden views. Artiesten als Chantal Janzen en Soy Kroon steunden El Ahmadi. Het moment markeert een scherpe botsing over gender en verantwoordelijkheid in de publieke ruimte.

tension rises in antwerp talkshow

The confrontation unfolded during a live episode of the Flemish public broadcaster VRT’s weekly talkshow ‘De Afspraak’, recorded in Antwerpen [1]. Columnist Soundos El Ahmadi challenged host Bart Schols after he questioned the scale of women’s insecurity in public spaces [2]. Her directness—marked by statements such as “jouw gevoel interesseert mij niet”—quickly became a flashpoint in broader debates on gender and responsibility [3]. Viewers noted how Schols appeared taken aback, while El Ahmadi maintained focus on statistical evidence rather than personal anecdotes [4].

statistics versus personal experience

El Ahmadi insisted that discussions on female insecurity should center on verified data, not subjective feelings [1]. She countered Schols’ reference to friends who downplay the issue by stating: “But jouw vriendinnen zijn niet de statistieken” [3]. According to her, the persistent pattern shows men as perpetrators across numerous incidents, including femicide [4]. She criticized attempts to soften the reality women face daily, emphasizing that lived experiences are backed by consistent figures [5]. Dismissing statistics in favor of comfort, she argued, undermines progress toward real change [6].

public reaction intensifies online

Within hours, clips of the exchange spread rapidly across social platforms [1]. On Instagram, a widely shared reel garnered 792 likes and 226 comments within the day [7]. Another post reported 66,000 likes and 7,000 reposts [3]. Public figures voiced support: Chantal Janzen wrote, “Jij moet alsjeblieft nooit stil zijn” [3]. Actor Soy Kroon declared, “We need more Soundos” [3]. Edson Da Graça added critically, “Hij luistert, maar hij hoort niet”, suggesting a deeper disconnect among male allies [3]. The momentum indicated widespread resonance with El Ahmadi’s stance [8].

broader cultural impact in the benelux

The incident reflects ongoing tensions regarding gender dynamics in media discourse across the Benelux region [GPT]. By rejecting emotional appeals lacking empirical basis, El Ahmadi positioned herself against what some describe as performative allyship [6]. Observers highlight that similar exchanges have sparked debate in both the Netherlands and Wallonia recently [alert! ‘no comparative data available’]. Yet few moments have drawn such immediate attention as this televised clash [5]. With rising concern over femicide and street harassment, the dialogue initiated by El Ahmadi may influence future programming and policy advocacy alike [9].

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