The first episode of “De slimste mens” (“The Smartest Person”) aired in the Netherlands and attracted over 1 million viewers following the death of Paulien Cornelisse. Simultaneously, approximately 1.9 million people in the Netherlands tuned in to watch the Netherlands national football team compete against Greece. These preliminary figures originate from data collected by the Nationaal Media Onderzoek (NMO), the Dutch national media research organization. The viewership numbers suggest a significant audience interest in both the quiz show and the football match. The high viewership for “De slimste mens” is likely linked to the desire of viewers to honor Cornelisse, a former popular participant on the show. This demonstrates a notable national response to her passing through television viewing habits. The numbers highlight the continued popularity of both live sports and long-running quiz shows in the Netherlands.