Dancing Stars (Bulgarian TV series)
Dancing Stars is the Bulgarian adaptation of the BBC Worldwide format Dancing With The Stars. The first season of the show started on 22 September 2008 and was aired on bTV.[1][2] The first season of the show was hosted by Radost Draganova and Todor Kolev. It aired from Monday to Thursday with two live shows, on Monday (main show) and Thursday (results show) and two background episodes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dancing stars 1 was produced by Old School Productions and proved to be a huge success reaching an average audience share of over 40%, beating Nova Television's Big Brother 4.
| Dancing Stars | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Aleksandra Sarchadjieva (2013-2014) Kalin Sarmenov (2014) Magi Zhelyaskova (2014) Krasimir Rankov (2013) Nikol Stankulova (2013) Elena Petrova (2009) Dimitar Pavlov (2009) Radost Draganova (2008) Todor Kolev (2008) |
| Judges | Hristo Mutavchiev (2014) Alfredo Tores (2013-2014) Kalin Sarmenov (2013) Maria Gigova (2009) Ilyana Raeva (2009, 2013-2014) Pambous Agapiu (2009) Vera Marinova (2009) Vladimir Bozhilov (2008) Galena Velikova (2008, 2013-2014) Neshka Robeva (2008) |
| Country of origin |  |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Old School Productions (2008, 2013-2014) 7/8 (2009) |
| Production location(s) | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Release | |
| Original network | bTV (2008-2009) Nova Television (2013-2014) |
| Original release | September 22, 2008 – June 5, 2014 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | VIP Dance |
| External links | |
| Website | |
It is also called Dancing Stars on Austrian television and draws a comparable audience.
Season 1
Judges
- Vladimir Bozhilov
- Galena Velikova
- Neshka Robeva
Contestants
- Orlin Pavlov - Pop singer Winner
- Violeta Markovska - Actress Runner up
- Neti - Actress and singer 3rd place
- Ilyana Raeva - Ex-gymnast 4th place
- Anya Pencheva - Actress
- Niki Kunchev - TV host
- Alisia - Pop-folk singer
- Galena - Pop-folk singer
- Bojidar Iskrenov - Former football player
- Kalki - Singer
- Andrey Batashov - Actor
- Georgi Mamalev - Actor
- Georgi Kostadinov - Winner of Survivor BG 2
- Elena Yoncheva - Journalist
Season 2
Judges
- Ilyana Raeva
- Pambous Agapiu
- Vera Marinova
- Maria Gigova
Contestants
- Bianka Panova - World Gymnastics Champion Winner
- Krasi Ryadkov - Actor Runner up
- Georgi Milchev-Godji - Musician 3rd place
- Etien Levi - Music teacher
- Madlen Algafari - Psychologist
- Aksiniya - Singer & Reality TV Star
- Stanislava Gancheva - TV Host
- Grafa - Singer
- Veneta Harizanova - Fashion model
- Todor Kirkov - Sport Journalist & TV Anchor
- Krum Savov - Sport Journalist & TV Host
- Kristina Dimitrova - Singer
- Miodrag Ivanov - Showman
Season 3
Judges
- Alfredo Tores
- Kalin Sarmenov
- Galena Velikova
- Ilyana Raeva
Contestants
- Angel Kovachev - Hip-hop Singer Winner
- Stela Angelova - Stunt man & Former competitor in rhythmic gymnastics Runner up
- Elena Koleva - Actress 3rd place
- Deo - Singer & TV Host
- Petko Dimitrov - Businessman
- Gloria - Pop-folk Singer
- Rumen Lukanov - TV Host
- Lyusi Ilarionov - Director & Singer
- Latinka Petrova - Actress
- Ico Hazarta - Rap Singer
- Andrea - Pop-folk Singer
- Detelin Dalakliev - Boxer
- Kapka Georgieva - Politician
- Natalya Kobilkina - Sexologist
- Zeyneb Madjurova - Co-host
Season 4
Judges
- Alfredo Tores
- Hristo Mutavchiev
- Galena Velikova
- Ilyana Raeva
Contestants
- Albena Denkova - competitor in figure skating Winner
- Mihaela Fileva - Pop singer Runner up
- Darin Angelov - Actor 3rd place
- Neli Atanasova - TV Host & former rhythmic gymnastics
- Anton Kasabov - Actor & martial arts
- Elena Georgieva - Decorator & participant in Big Brother 2
- Nana Gladuish - TV Host
- Aleksandra Zhekova - Snowboarder
- Venzy - Rap singer
- Albena Mihova - Actress
- Uti Bachvarov - TV Host
- Mihaela (Mika) Stoichkova - Sport journalist & fashion designer. Daughter of Hristo Stoichkov.
- Marian Kyurpanov - Model & actor
- Milko Kalaydjiev - Pop-folk singer
- Encho Danailov - Actor & TV Host
See also
References
- "Glamorous Show Marks Beginning of Dancing Stars in Bulgaria". novinite.com. Sofia News Agency. 2008-09-23.
- "Dancing Stars opens in Sofia". www.sofiaecho.com. 2008-09-22. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
External links
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