Marco Borsato is taking singing lessons and hoping to return to the stage next year following his December acquittal on charges of child molestation, according to mediacourant.nl.
Ronald Molendijk criticizes Angela de Jong over Borsato comeback
Shownieuws music expert Ronald Molendijk launched a fierce critique against AD columnist Angela de Jong, mediacourant.nl reported. Molendijk expressed extreme irritation over De Jong’s ongoing public criticism of Borsato’s planned comeback.
“That lady simply has a Calimero complex,” Molendijk stated at the Shownieuws desk, as quoted by mediacourant.nl. He argued that De Jong applies an inhuman moral yardstick that assumes no one is ever allowed to make mistakes.
mediacourant.nl noted that De Jong continues to highlight inappropriate messages that Borsato sent to an underage girl when he was an adult. While Molendijk conceded that De Jong has a point regarding those explicit text messages, he argued that the singer should not be judged for the rest of his life.
Legal acquittal versus public judgment
Molendijk emphasized that Borsato has not worked as a performing artist for seven years and received a legal acquittal from the court, according to mediacourant.nl. He stated that although Borsato messed up in the past, his actions were ultimately found not to be punishable by law.
mediacourant.nl reported that the music expert dismissed the likelihood of De Jong changing her stance, accusing the columnist of screaming for attention from Rotterdam and demanding that everyone conform to her standards. Molendijk even remarked that he would throw a party if De Jong stopped writing behind a keyboard for seven years.
The public debate also extends to whether Borsato could ever return as a coach on talent shows like The Voice Kids, where he served as a prominent mentor for years. Molendijk told Shownieuws that he sees no reason to rule out a future return to television, pointing out that the singer was formally acquitted of the accusations.
Questions about Marco Borsato's acquittal and career hiatus
When was Marco Borsato acquitted?
Borsato was acquitted in December of charges involving inappropriate contact with a minor, according to mediacourant.nl.
How long has Marco Borsato been inactive as a singer?
According to mediacourant.nl, the artist has not worked professionally on stage for seven years.
What specific criticisms did Angela de Jong raise against Borsato?
mediacourant.nl reported that the AD columnist repeatedly points to explicit messages sent by Borsato to a minor when discussing his potential return to performing.
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