2000 in Belgian television

This is a list of Belgian television related events from 2000.

Events 18 February – Nathalie Sorce is selected to represent Belgium at the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Envie de vivre". She is selected to be the forty-third Belgian Eurovision entry during Eurosong held at the RTBF Studios in Brussels. 15 May – A television documentary reveals evidence of Belgian involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 3 September – The Belgian version of Big Brother debuts on Kanaal Twee. 10 October – Ingrid Vervaeck wins the jackpot of BEF 20,000,000 in Wie wordt multimiljonair?. 17 December – The first season of Big Brother is won by Steven Spillebeen. Unknown – Kürt Rogiers takes over from Bart Kaëll as host of VTM Soundmixshow. Unknown – Sonny Oroir wins the eleventh season of VTM Soundmixshow, performing as Celine Dion.

Debuts 2 April – Hopla (2000―2008) 3 September – Big Brother (2000–2007) 5 November – Big & Betsy (2000–2003)

Television shows 1990s Samson en Gert (1990–present) Familie (1991–present) Wittekerke (1993–2008) Thuis (1995–present) Wie wordt multimiljonair? (1999–2002) Wizzy & Woppy (1999–2007)

Ending this year VTM Soundmixshow (1989–1995, 1997–2000)

Networks and services Launches Network Type Launch date Notes Source Vitaya Cable and satellite 25 August

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