VTM NIEUWS anchor Cathérine Moerkerke is shifting to a permanent weekday presenting role, swapping weekday duties with colleague Stef Wauters according to VTM NIEUWS reporting. The 49-year-old journalist, who joined the network in 2004, has spent recent years anchoring weekend bulletins and previously filled in during weekday holiday periods.
Permanent Weekday Transition After Years on Weekend Duty
According to VTM NIEUWS, Moerkerke’s move to the weekday desk marks a major scheduling shift after years anchoring the weekend news block. Newsroom management expressed high confidence in her, noting that she already knows both the newscast and editorial operations inside out from her weekend shifts and holiday replacements.
The adjustment means viewers will see Stef Wauters step away from his familiar weekday slot after 23 years. Both anchors are effectively trading places, according to the network’s broadcast schedule.
Did You Know?
Cathérine Moerkerke first joined VTM NIEUWS in 2004, building experience behind the news desk across both weekend and holiday weekday broadcasts.
Combining Weekday Anchoring With Theatrical Tour Dates
The new work schedule accommodates Moerkerke’s upcoming theatrical commitments. According to VTM NIEUWS, she will tour in the autumn with the Willy program ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’. Because those stage performances take place primarily on weekends, she can successfully balance the tour with her new weekday schedule at VTM NIEUWS. The network noted that she knew about the schedule change well in advance, allowing her to plan accordingly.
Freek Braeckman and Birgit Herteleer Remain at the 13 o’clock Desk
While the evening anchor lineup shifts, daytime news remains steady. According to VTM NIEUWS, Freek Braeckman and Birgit Herteleer continue as the fixed news anchors for the 13 o’clock bulletin. This means the primary visible change for daily viewers involves the evening rotation between Wauters and Moerkerke.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is taking over the weekday VTM NIEUWS slot?
According to VTM NIEUWS, Cathérine Moerkerke is taking on a permanent weekday anchoring role, swapping places with Stef Wauters.
What happens to Stef Wauters after 23 years on the weekday desk?
According to VTM NIEUWS, Stef Wauters and Cathérine Moerkerke are effectively trading places, with Wauters moving to the weekend block.
Are the 13 o’clock news anchors changing?
How will Cathérine Moerkerke balance her new schedule with theater?
According to VTM NIEUWS, her theatrical tour ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ takes place primarily on weekends, allowing her to combine the stage performances with her new weekday responsibilities.
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