Tantsud tähtedega
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Tantsud tähtedega is an Estonia
n television reality show airing on Kanal 2
. It débuted on 8 October 2006 and it has become one the most popular television shows in Estonia. It is originated from the British reality show Strictly Come Dancing
created by BBC
. The show is produced by BEC productions.
The show introduces eight local celebrities paired with professional ballroom dance
rs who each week compete against each other in a competition to impress a panel of judges and the viewing public in order to survive potential elimination. Through a telephone poll, viewers vote for those couples who should stay. 50% of the public votes and the average score given by the panel of judges goes towards deciding who should leave. Proceeds from the voting will go to charity.
Four seasons have been produced, in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010.
and her partner Martin Parmas.
and his partner Kerttu Tänav. The runner-ups were singer Luisa Värk
and her partner Martin Parmas.
. The show was won by professional bodybuilder Argo Ader and his partner Helena Liiv. The runner-ups were singer Maarja-Liis Ilus
and her partner Veiko Ratas.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n television reality show airing on Kanal 2
Kanal 2
Kanal 2 is a privately owned Estonian television channel. Its literal name in English is "Channel 2".First broadcasts were aired on October 1, 1993.- Television series :Daytime* Victoria * Julia – Wege zum Glück ...
. It débuted on 8 October 2006 and it has become one the most popular television shows in Estonia. It is originated from the British reality show Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing is a British television show, featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin dances. The title of the show suggests a continuation of the long-running series Come Dancing, with an allusion to the film Strictly Ballroom...
created by BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
. The show is produced by BEC productions.
The show introduces eight local celebrities paired with professional ballroom dance
Ballroom dance
Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television....
rs who each week compete against each other in a competition to impress a panel of judges and the viewing public in order to survive potential elimination. Through a telephone poll, viewers vote for those couples who should stay. 50% of the public votes and the average score given by the panel of judges goes towards deciding who should leave. Proceeds from the voting will go to charity.
Four seasons have been produced, in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010.
Judges
- Merle Klandorf (2006–present) - Former professional ballroom dancer, ballroom dance teacher
- Jüri Nael (2006–2007; 2010–present) - Choreographer
Former judges
- Ants Tael (2006–2010) - Ballroom dance teacher
- Kaie Kõrb (2006–2008) - Former ballerina and dance pedagogue
- Riina Suhhotskaja (2008) - Aerobics coach
- Märt Agu (2008) - Choreographer and dance pedagogue
Season one
Season one premiered in October 2006. The hosts were Mart Sander and Kristiina Heinmets-Aigro. The show was won by singer Mikk Saar and his partner Olga Kosmina. The runner-ups were singer Gerli PadarGerli Padar
Gerli Padar is an Estonian singer who represented her country in Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Partners in Crime", it failed to make it through the semi-final stage...
and her partner Martin Parmas.
Season two
Season two premiered in October 2007. The hosts were Mart Sander and Merle Liivak. The show was won by singer Koit ToomeKoit Toome
Koit Toome is an Estonian singer and musical actor.-Career:In late 1994 the highly successful pop duo Code One consisting of Koit Toome and Sirli Hiius was formed by the producer Mikk Targo...
and his partner Kerttu Tänav. The runner-ups were singer Luisa Värk
Luisa Värk
Luisa Värk is an Estonian singer.Värk was a runner-up of on the first season of Estonian Pop Idol . She was also a runner-up on Tantsud tähtedega, Estonia's version of Dancing with the Stars...
and her partner Martin Parmas.
Season three
Season three premiered in October 2008. The hosts were Mart Sander and a runner-up of the first season Gerli PadarGerli Padar
Gerli Padar is an Estonian singer who represented her country in Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Partners in Crime", it failed to make it through the semi-final stage...
. The show was won by professional bodybuilder Argo Ader and his partner Helena Liiv. The runner-ups were singer Maarja-Liis Ilus
Maarja-Liis Ilus
Maarja-Liis Ilus, sometimes better known by her performing name Maarja is a pop musician. Maarja has achieved some chart success in a number of countries across Europe and Asia...
and her partner Veiko Ratas.