Tom Egbers refused to leave NOS Sport through the side door. He even went to court to get his TV job back. But why is he avoiding the spotlight now?
As a proud father, Tom Egbers naturally wanted to be present at the premiere of the musical this week Master class, in which daughter Amy (31) plays a role. However, journalists waited in vain at the red carpet, as Egbers avoided the media by taking the artists’ entrance. Remarkable for a man who fights for his legacy and rehabilitation.
Be in my way
Because wasn’t it the same Tom Egbers who refused to leave the NOS offices through the side door? You remember it. Egbers was discredited because of a long-standing affair, since 2005, with an intern 24 years his junior. After this affair ended, the young woman was an obstacle who was allegedly bullied away by Egbers.
From the tube
That bullying reportedly happened in the newsroom and in front of colleagues. Finally the woman left. It was De Volkskrant that raised the issue of transgressive behavior. The NOS took Egbers off the air and despite the fact that he was recovering Khalid & Sophie expressed regret, it became clear that NOS Sport did not want him back.
The judge
Egbers was indignant; he refused to leave through the side door and went to court. His claim? He wanted to present the European Football Championship. The judge gave both parties the opportunity to reach an agreement, and they succeeded. The 66-year-old Egbers will definitely not return to NOS Sport, but will be allowed to make a documentary ‘outside the NOS offices’.
Head held high
Apparently this compromise is enough for Egbers to feel that he will soon retire with his head held high. You would think that the premiere of the musical Masterclass, in which his daughter Amy plays, would be the ideal opportunity to walk the red carpet with your head held high and pose for photographers.
Painful questions
Egbers did not do that. Is he ashamed? Did he find it embarrassing or did he want to avoid painful questions on this festive evening? Egbers said that he wanted to prevent the premiere from being overshadowed by the affair that has been haunting him for a year. Reparation is nice, but for his daughter ‘Papa Tom’ still takes the side door…
