Dutch Celebrity Couples: This Week's Love Updates

It's been a busy week in the world of Dutch celebrity couples. A reality star popped the question, a beloved news anchor said yes, and one of Holland's most watched singers opened up about wedding plans that have been brewing for a while. There's also a breakup that caught fans completely off guard.

Here's what's actually happened — verified and sourced, the way I'd tell a friend over coffee. No rumors, no guessing. Just the Dutch love stories making headlines this week.

Boer Ayoub Is Engaged: "The Happiest Farmer on Earth"

Let's start with the news that broke on October 15. Ayoub Louihrani — better known as Boer Ayoub — asked his girlfriend to marry him, and she said yes.

He shared the announcement on Instagram with a series of photos, including a close-up of his girlfriend's hand showing off the engagement ring. "Ze zei ja" — "She said yes" — he wrote. And then, with a grin that came right through the caption: "De gelukkigste boer op aarde!" (The happiest farmer on earth!)

What makes this story sweet is how quietly the relationship grew. Earlier this year, Ayoub told Shownieuws that things were going beautifully after about six months together. He's kept his girlfriend's identity private — no name, no face on his socials, no big reveal. So the engagement photos, which only show her hand and the ring, fit right into how they've handled everything: love first, privacy always.

For those who don't know him, Boer Ayoub became a household name in 2020 with his own six-part series after NH Nieuws profiled him as a Moroccan farmer in the Netherlands. He later competed in shows like De Verraders and Hunted VIPS. Couples who keep their stories mostly offline tend to stay interesting longer, as I noted when I rounded up Dutch stars on Instagram this week.

André Hazes & Noa Braaf: Wedding Talk Gets Serious

Nobody's Dutch celebrity couples roundup is complete without André Hazes and Noa Braaf. In the newest episode of André Hazes en nu…, wedding plans came up again — and Noa didn't hold back.

She described exactly how she wants the proposal: no fuss, no flashy "Will you marry me?" signs, just the two of them. Her dream setting? Under a tree, surrounded by candles. Simple and private.

André's take: "It won't take years anymore, of course. But it has to be a moment." He's been clear about the order of things, though — baby first, wedding second.

His sister Roxeanne Hazes, who tied the knot herself this summer (more on her below), has been cheering the couple on. The two already live together, which has tested them in all the ordinary ways — the little habits, the shared chores, the everyday negotiations. Noa laughed that she has been secretly waiting. André just didn't know it until now.

This one's a slow burn, and honestly, that's part of the appeal. When the proposal finally comes, it won't be a surprise — it'll be a relief.

Afke Boven: NOS Anchor Says Yes to Sander

One of the most low-key engagements of the week came from Afke Boven, the NOS Journaal presenter who joined the news desk in March 2022. Her longtime love Sander got down on one knee, and she shared the news on Instagram with a playful "Psst..." alongside photos of the proposal and the ring.

Boven has always been private about her relationship. Back in 2023, she told Story magazine she was happy in love with Sander, noting that her previous relationship had ended without drama and that she shares a good bond with her ex. She has a daughter, Janneke, from that earlier relationship.

As a newsreader, Boven spends her days delivering other people's news — so it was nice to see her share a bit of her own.

Dave Roelvink & Marijn Kuipers Call It Quits

Not every Dutch celebrity couples story has a happy ending. Dave Roelvink and Marijn Kuipers announced they've ended their engagement and split up after more than two years together — including six months as an engaged couple.

The announcement came via Instagram stories, in a joint statement that was remarkably warm. The reason? Their plans for the future turned out to be "too far apart." The key line: "How difficult and painful this decision is, we know it's the right choice for both of us."

They insist they're not breaking up because the love is gone — "out of love and respect for each other, we let each other go." Fans clearly noticed how gracefully they handled it.

Remember, Dave proposed to Marijn in March 2026 during a romantic getaway in Lapland, Finland — six months of planning, a secluded tent in the snowy forest, campfire and all. It was one of the sweetest proposals of the year. That it ended so soon after is a reminder that the proposal is the easy part.

Sanne Vogel & Melchior: Married After Nine Years Engaged

One of the sweetest weddings of the season happened back on September 4, when actress and director Sanne Vogel married her longtime partner Melchior after a nine-year engagement.

"Married in a bath of love," the couple wrote on Instagram. "We laughed, danced, cried, toasted, ate, and celebrated life." The photos show Sanne in a white dress and Melchior in a green suit, surrounded by friends and family — including fellow stars like Bridget Maasland and Georgina Verbaan, who congratulated them in the comments.

The long road to the altar wasn't accidental. The couple has been through a lot: they lost a stillborn baby, later welcomed twins in December 2019, and Sanne underwent major preventive surgeries after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation. A friend led the ceremony, another friend cooked for the guests. If you like wedding fashion as much as I do, our best-dressed Dutch celebrities of October roundup has plenty of red-carpet inspiration in the same spirit.

Roxeanne Hazes & Erik Zwennes: The July Wedding Everyone's Still Talking About

Roxeanne Hazes and her partner (and manager) Erik Zwennes said "I do" on July 7, 2026, after an engagement that stretched nearly nine years. Their son Fender watched his parents get married — which Roxeanne called "the best yes of my life."

The ceremony was deliberately small: a simple town-hall wedding followed by dinner, the opposite of the festival-style party they once dreamed about. Roxeanne picked a sequined white dress; Fender rocked a blue suit. Her brother André served as witness — the moment that sealed the siblings' repaired relationship.

The Hazes family has given Dutch celebrity couples followers plenty to talk about this year. If you missed the romance stories behind the headlines, our piece on Ruben van Bommel and Noa Jacobus dating shows how Dutch stars keep finding love in unexpected places.

What to Watch Next

Boer Ayoub hasn't set a wedding date, and given how private he is, the first real update might just appear on Instagram one morning. André Hazes has promised the proposal "won't take years" — and with baby plans in the mix, 2027 could be a big year for the Hazes family.

One thing this week proved: Dutch love stories come in every shape. Quiet ones, loud ones, nine-year engagements, and goodbyes handled with grace. I'll keep tracking them all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the most popular Dutch celebrity couples right now?

The couples dominating Dutch headlines this month: André Hazes and Noa Braaf (wedding and baby plans), Roxeanne Hazes and Erik Zwennes (married July 2026), newly engaged Boer Ayoub and his girlfriend, and Afke Boven and Sander, also newly engaged. On the breakup side, Dave Roelvink and Marijn Kuipers ended their engagement after two years.

Is Boer Ayoub married?

Not yet. Boer Ayoub (Ayoub Louihrani) got engaged on October 15, 2026, announcing the news on Instagram with photos of his girlfriend's engagement ring. No wedding date has been announced. He's kept his girlfriend's identity private throughout the relationship.

Are André Hazes and Noa Braaf getting married?

It's clearly heading that way, but there's no proposal yet. In recent episodes of their show, Noa described her dream proposal (under a tree, candlelit, just the two of them), and André confirmed it won't take years. He wants a baby first, then the wedding — and the couple already lives together.

Did Dave Roelvink and Marijn Kuipers break up?

Yes. In late September 2026, the couple announced via Instagram that they had ended their relationship and engagement after more than two years together. They said their future plans turned out to be too far apart, but stressed they still love and respect each other. They had gotten engaged in March 2026 during a trip to Lapland, Finland.

About the Author

Sidra Salman is the founder of Dutch Stars Daily, where she writes practical, research-backed guides on Dutch celebrity news and entertainment. Every guide is tested and written in plain English for a US audience.