Véronique De Kock’s Career Renaissance: Finding Her Voice in the Media Landscape
Flemish television personality Véronique De Kock is experiencing a significant resurgence in her career, attributing her success to discovering and embracing her own voice. Once recognized primarily as a former presenter and weather forecaster, De Kock now boasts a presence across radio, television, and social media, demonstrating a versatile approach to entertainment.
De Kock’s current projects include a program on Qmusic and a role at Nostalgie radio alongside Axel Daeseleire, as reported on August 22, 2025. De Standaard notes a growing trend of established personalities transitioning into radio roles.
This increased visibility is a deliberate effort to redefine her image and connect with audiences in new ways, according to reports. As of February 19, 2026, De Kock maintains an active Instagram presence with over 168,000 followers, sharing insights into both her professional life and personal experiences as a mother of two.
Beyond radio and social media, De Kock recently participated as a panelist on the fifth season of The Masked Singer, which aired on VTM from October 17, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The show’s panel also included Aaron Blommaert, Céline Van Ouytsel, Frances Lefebure, James Cooke, Tine Embrechts, Francisco Schuster, and Ward Lemmelijn, with Jens Dendoncker as the host.
De Kock, born on April 3, 1977, in Antwerp, Belgium, began her career as a model at age 15, working in Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy. According to Wikipedia, she has graced the covers of magazines such as P-Magazine, Ché, and HUMO. She won the titles of Miss Flanders in 1994 and Miss Belgium in 1995, competing in both Miss World 1995 and Miss Universe 1996.
In 2019, De Kock married entrepreneur Manuel Goossens. Prior to that, she was in a relationship with Frank Slaets from 2001, with whom she shares a son, Sébastien, born on January 30, 2005. She also previously owned a fashion store, ‘1995 by Véro,’ initially located in Schilde and later moved to Brasschaat.
De Kock will be appearing as a guest on the Play program ‘Maison Verhulst’ on February 19, 2026, continuing a year of increased visibility across various media platforms. As reported by De Standaard, she has been a prominent figure in the Flemish media landscape for three decades.
