Twenty years after her original reality series, 71-year-old Patty Brard will return to the screen in 2027 with a new program titled Patty’s Posse 2.0. The series, produced by SimpelZodiak, will air on RTL 5 and Videoland.
The upcoming show focuses on Brard’s current life, which she describes as “completely changed” compared to the “craziness and misery” of the first version of Patty’s Posse. Brard stated she is now a “kerngezonde vrouw van 71” who knows exactly what she wants and what she no longer wants. While the original series was known for excessive drinking, frequent arguments, and parties that spiraled out of control, Brard now maintains a healthier, quieter lifestyle and no longer drinks alcohol.
A New Chapter for the Diva
The new series will document Brard’s daily activities as she divides her time between Ibiza and Almere with her husband, Antoine. According to the program’s announcement, the cameras will follow her professional commitments, her interactions with friends, family, and dogs, and her exploration of lifestyle and health trends. The show will also feature her entrepreneurial work, television appearances, and daily social media contact with fans, as well as unexpected moments and challenges. A central highlight of the series will be the celebration of her 50th anniversary in the industry in 2027, an event Brard intends to mark with a “hysterically big party.”
Critics Question the Appeal of “Brave Patty”
Despite Brard’s enthusiasm, some commentators suggest the show may be a mistake because it captures her during a “boring life phase.” In a panel discussion, Johan Vlemmix argued that the chaos of the original series is what made it worth watching, stating that watching “brave people is totally not exciting.” Vlemmix questioned why producers wait until a celebrity has left their wild years behind before filming.
This skepticism mirrors recent reactions to a reality soap featuring André Hazes jr. Critics, including Tina Nijkamp, described the Hazes show as “very empty” because it aired after his most notorious period of drug and alcohol use had passed. Nijkamp noted the first episode consisted only of anecdotes, such as Hazes mentioning he dislikes food stuck in teeth. That program reportedly struggled with viewership, drawing only 196,000 viewers.
Market Saturation
Artist Ans Markus also expressed doubt regarding the need for another reality series, noting that there are already far too many such programs and that almost any celebrity with a Videoland account seems to qualify for one. Markus added that soaps often appear only after the real excitement has ended. However, Markus acknowledged that Brard’s persistence and personality make her a figure that “no one can avoid.”
Whether Brard’s current stable and healthy lifestyle can generate enough content to sustain an entire series remains an open question.
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