Illya Rijnberg from B&B Vol Liefde has broken his silence following a hospital admission, addressing public remarks made by his partner Sylwia Grzankowska regarding an unfulfilled hospital visit.
The situation developed after Rijnberg suffered a sudden health crisis while traveling from France to the Netherlands, leading to the discovery of a blood clot in his kidney and severe cardiac complications where his heart functions at only twenty percent capacity, as reported by RTL Boulevard.
- Illya Rijnberg was hospitalized with a kidney infarction and severe heart issues after falling ill on a drive from France to the Netherlands, as detailed by Andc.tv.
- Sylwia Grzankowska did not visit him in the hospital, later stating on social media and to RTL Boulevard that she had her own reasons and accused him of manipulation.
- Rijnberg subsequently told RTL Boulevard that he was not angry about the absence, noting that they have since been in contact by phone.
The health emergency began on the road when Rijnberg experienced extreme heat, nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. Medical examinations at the hospital revealed a blood clot in his kidney that resulted in permanent damage, alongside unexpected heart complications.
Subsequent assessments showed that his heart is functioning at approximately twenty percent, prompting a period of recovery and rehabilitation at a friend’s residence in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, according to TVgids.nl. Rijnberg initially voiced disappointment that Grzankowska did not travel from Amsterdam to visit him during the ordeal. He said that she was occupied, and mentioned that she told him the trip would take a day.
He also said that she disliked the ceiling angels at the friend’s home in Zeeland because they felt like watchful eyes, making her reluctant to sleep there. Rijnberg added that he does not believe she was deeply shocked, feeling instead that she regards the situation as his own issue.
Grzankowska addressed the unfolding controversy through her Instagram account and subsequent statements to RTL Boulevard, expressing frustration over public judgment.
“Denk je echt dat ik zo’n slecht mens ben? Denk je werkelijk dat ik niet naar het ziekenhuis ben gegaan omdat ik dat zelf niet wilde?” Grzankowska wrote on Instagram, as quoted by LINDA..
She later explained that she chose not to visit because she felt the requests were manipulative and designed to induce guilt. She also said that the situation had severely impacted her trust, leaving the future of their relationship uncertain unless specific conditions of respect and honesty are met.
Despite the public friction and conflicting accounts of the hospital absence, Rijnberg maintained that he harbors no anger toward Grzankowska.
“Ik heb zojuist nog contact met Sylwia gehad,” Illya told RTL Boulevard, noting that she was unhappy about the negative online reactions. He added that he understands she had a busy schedule and lacked the time to make the trip to Zeeland.
“Ik vergeef haar wel, maar ik was de eerste dagen eerlijk gezegd niet zo heel blij,” Rijnberg said.
While Rijnberg currently remains in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen for medical monitoring and Grzankowska stays in Amsterdam, neither has confirmed a definitive end to the relationship. Rijnberg said that he is waiting for further updates from his medical team before planning any face-to-face meetings.
