Jan De Troij, 26, Ends ‘Blokken’ Record Streak at 15 Episodes

Belgium – The popular quiz show ‘Blokken’ has seen the end of Jan De Troij’s (26) historic streak, concluding his run at an impressive 15 episodes. In the final round, the contestant from Overijse was unable to solve the eight-letter word connected to the clue “road surface.”

Jan De Troij’s remarkable journey on the Flemish TV quiz Blokken came to a close after 15 consecutive appearances. The 26-year-old participant from Overijse reached the final round during his last episode but was ousted after failing to identify the winning word—linked to the clue “road surface.”

Despite the loss, De Troij expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting that he had already surpassed the previous record for the longest winning streak on the show. He departed with a total prize of €14,500.

In his final episode, De Troij reached the concluding round but did not give many answers—an unusual occurrence according to host Ben Crabbé. The elusive word was “pavement,” which ultimately ended his time on the show.

De Troij set a new record during his penultimate appearance, surpassing the previous benchmark for most episodes on the show. Reacting with maturity and sportsmanship to his eventual exit, he said, “It had to end sometime, I really enjoyed it.” Host Crabbé lauded his performance, commending De Troij for exceeding expectations and calling his performance far from a failure.

How did Jan De Troij make Blokken history?

Hailing from Overijse, Belgium, Jan De Troij broke the all-time record on Blokken by competing in 15 straight episodes, surpassing the former record of 13. The show, hosted by Ben Crabbé since it first aired in 1994, challenges contestants with fast-paced word puzzles under pressure.

De Troij’s approach—answering questions decisively while maintaining composure—was key to his sustained success. Over 15 episodes, he accumulated €14,500 in winnings. His exit came when he incorrectly guessed “paveien,” the Dutch word for “paving,” in response to the final eight-letter word prompt “road surface.”

Less than 1% of Blokken participants reach double-digit appearances, making De Troij’s 15-episode streak especially noteworthy. His strategic advice to future players: “Always answer, never pass,” has since sparked broader discussions among viewers and aspiring contestants. His record now stands as a new benchmark on the long-running Belgian game show.