Tantsud tähtedega
Tantsud tähtedega (Estonian: Dancing with the Stars) is an Estonian television reality show airing on Kanal 2. It debuted on 8 October 2006, and it has become a popular television show in Estonia. It is based on the British reality show Strictly Come Dancing. The show is produced by BEC productions.
| Tantsud tähtedega | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Studio (2011) | |
| Created by | Fenia Vardanis |
| Presented by | Mart Sander (2006–11) Kristiina Heinmets-Aigro (2006) Merle Liivak (2007) Gerli Padar (2008) Kaisa Oja (2010) |
| Judges | Ants Tael (2006–11) Merle Klandorf (2006–11) Jüri Nael (2006–07; 2010–11) Kaie Kõrb (2006–07) Riina Suhotskaja (2008) Märt Agu (2008) |
| Country of origin | Estonia |
| No. of series | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Raivo Suviste |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | Various lengths |
| Production company(s) | BEC |
| Release | |
| Original network | Kanal 2 |
| Original release | 8 October 2006 – 4 December 2011 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The show introduces eight Estonian celebrities paired with professional ballroom dancers who each week compete to impress a panel of judges and the viewing public 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 go towards deciding who should leave. Proceeds from the voting 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
Seasons
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 runners-up were singer Gerli Padar 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 Toome and his partner Kerttu Tänav. The runners-up were singer Luisa Värk 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 Padar. The show was won by professional bodybuilder Argo Ader and his partner Helena Liiv. The runners-up were singer Maarja-Liis Ilus and her partner Veiko Ratas.
Season four
Season four premiered on October 2010. The hosts are Mart Sander and Kaisa Oja. The winners were Liina Vahter and Mairold Millert. The runners-up were singer Ithaka Maria Rahula and Marko Kiigajaan.
Season five
Season five premiered on October 2011. The hosts are Mart Sander and Liina Randpere. The winners were actor Jan Uuspõld and his partner Aleksandra Žeregelja. The runners-up were World Figure Skating silver medallist Anna Levandi and her partner Mairold Millert.