After allegations of abusive behavior against participants in the popular talent show "The Voice of Holland" (TVOH), the broadcaster RTL Nederland has suspended the broadcast until further notice.
The allegations are "very serious and shocking," said RTL on Saturday.
It is about "sexually transgressive behavior and abuse of power".
After the allegations by women became known through research by the public broadcaster BNNVARA, the band leader Jeroen Rietbergen resigned on Saturday.
According to the Dutch news agency ANP, Rietbergen - partner of the showmaster Linda de Mol, who is also known in Germany - had his lawyer explain that he wanted "to offer the women affected my sincere apologies for things I should never have done".
According to Rietbergen, it is about events that happened a number of years ago.
At that time he realized that he had made a mistake and sought professional help.
Thanks to therapy, he changed his behavior permanently.
"My family is now back together, as difficult as the situation was for my wife and now it is again." According to ANP, Linda de Mol's (57) manager let it be known that she did not want to comment at this point in time.
According to the ANP, only one of the accused men – also a musician – has been reported to the public prosecutor so far.
Jamai Loman, who is the presenter on the show, said he was shocked and saddened by the news.
On his Instagram channel, he said he hopes there will be clarity soon - especially for those who are hurt and sad.
"It is a correct decision in the interests of all involved to suspend the broadcast."
The casting format "The Voice" developed by the Dutch TV producer John de Mol, father of Linda de Mol and brother-in-law of Rietberger, was launched in 2010, and the German version "The Voice of Germany" based on it has been around since 2011.