Eesti otsib superstaari

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Eesti otsib superstaari
Eesti otsib superstaari 2012 logo.png
Eesti otsib superstaari logo as of 2012
Created by Simon Fuller
Presented by
Judges
Country of origin Estonia
No. of seasons9
Production
ProducerKaupo Karelson
Running timeVaries between 1⁄2 hour and two hours
Production company Fremantle
Original release
Network TV3
Release11 March 2007 (2007-03-11) –
26 November 2023 (2023-11-26)

Eesti otsib superstaari(Estonia is Searching for a Superstar) is an Estonian reality-competition gameshow airing on TV3. It debuted on 11 March 2007 and it has since become one of the most popular shows in Estonia. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by the British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom.

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The program seeks to discover the best singer in Estonia through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of the competition are determined by the viewers. Through telephone and SMS text voting, viewers have chosen as winners Birgit Õigemeel, Jana Kask, Ott Lepland, Liis Lemsalu, Rasmus Rändvee, Jüri Pootsmann, Uudo Sepp, Alika Milova, and Ant Nurhan (listed in chronological order).

The format features a panel of judges who critique the contestants' performances. The judges are former recording artist, music critic and journalist Mihkel Raud (all 5 seasons), singer Maarja-Liis Ilus (since season 3) and singer, actor and conductor Mart Sander (since season 5). Composer and pianist Rein Rannap and Radio DJ, journalist and TV producer Heidy Purga belonged to the judging panel of the first season.

Seasons

Seasons summary

To date, five seasons have been broadcast, as summarised below.

SeasonStartFinishWinnerRunner-upHostsJudgesAudition citiesLocations
One 11 March 200714 June 2007 Birgit Õigemeel Luisa Värk Jüri Nael
Aigi Vahing		 Mihkel Raud
Heidy Purga
Rein Rannap 		Tallinn
Tartu
Pärnu
Jõhvi 		Live shows: ETV studio, Pärnu Concert Hall
Super-final: Pärnu Concert Hall
Two 3 February 20088 June 2008 Jana Kask Arno Suislep Ott Sepp
Märt Avandi 		Live shows: ETV studio, Concert Halls of Pärnu, Jõhvi,
Vanemuine, Estonia Theatre
Super-final: Linnahall
Three 6 September 200920 December 2009 Ott Lepland Birgit Varjun Tanel Padar
Ithaka Maria 		Mihkel Raud
Rein Rannap
Maarja-Liis Ilus 		Tallinn, Tartu,
Pärnu, Rakvere 		Live shows: ETV studio
Super-final: Linnahall
Four 13 February 201112 June 2011 Liis Lemsalu Artjom Savitski Evelin Pang
Hele Kõrve 		Tallinn, Tartu,
Pärnu, Jõhvi,		Live shows: ETV studio
Super-final: Nokia Concert Hall
Five 9 September 201223 December 2012 Rasmus Rändvee Elina Born Henrik Kalmet
Karl-Andreas Kalmet 		Mihkel Raud
Maarja-Liis Ilus
Mart Sander 		Tallinn, Tartu
Narva, Viljandi
Six 15 February 201531 May 2015 Jüri Pootsmann Gertu Pabbo Karl-Erik Taukar Rein Rannap
Maarja-Liis Ilus
Tanel Padar
Jarek Kasar 		Tallinn, Tartu
...
Seven 18 February 20184 June 2018 Uudo Sepp Sissi Nylia Benita Eda-Ines Etti
Mihkel Raud
Koit Toome 		Tallinn, Tartu
...
Eight 14 August 202112 December 2021 Alika Milova Wanda-Helene Ollep Birgit Sarrap
Mihkel Raud
Koit Toome 		Tallinn, Tartu
...
Nine 3 September 202326 November 2023Ant NurhanMargareth MürkTallinn, Tartu
...

Season 1

The superfinal of season one. From the left: Aigi Vahing, Luisa Vark, Birgit Oigemeel, Juri Nael Eesti otsib superstaari, 2007.jpg
The superfinal of season one. From the left: Aigi Vahing, Luisa Värk, Birgit Õigemeel, Jüri Nael
Eesti otsib superstaari logo as of 2007-11 Eesti otsib superstaari logo.svg
Eesti otsib superstaari logo as of 2007–11

The first season of Eesti otsib superstaari debuted on 11 March 2007 and instantly became one of the most popular television shows in Estonia, following in the success of other Idol competitions around the world. The hosts were actress Aigi Vahing and choreographer Jüri Nael. The judging panel consisted of singer, guitar player, music critic and journalist Mihkel Raud, composer and pianist Rein Rannap and radio disc jockey and television producer Heidy Purga.

The winner of the series was Birgit Õigemeel, who won a recording contract and 100 000 kroons. She used the money dedicated for the recording contract on building her own recording company MTH Publishing. In January 2008 she released her self-titled debut album and held the number one spot for several weeks. Since winning the show, Õigemeel has released three studio albums and several singles. The runner-up, Luisa Värk also has released an album and several singles.

Season 2

The second season of Eesti otsib superstaari debuted on 3 February 2008. Actors and comedians Ott Sepp and Märt Avandi emerged as the new presenters. The judging panel remained the same. The Finale of the series was held in the Linnahall arena to an audience of 3000 people. More than 70 000 calls and text messages were sent during the televoting.

The series was won by Jana Kask, who collected 52,9% of the votes in the Finale. Kask signed a record dea while the album was not released by the recording company because of 'riskful situation in the local music market'. [1] In late summer, Kask started collaboration with manager Ivar Must and her debut album Face in the Mirror was finally released in December 2009.

Season 3

The third season of Eesti otsib superstaari premiered on 6 September 2009. In autumn 2008, TV3 announced that the third season would be postponed due to the recession. The auditions for the third series started in August 2009.

The Eurovision Song Contest-winning singer and guitar player Tanel Padar and singer Ithaka Maria emerged as the new presenters of the show. There were also changes in the judging panel, Heidy Purga was replaced by singer Maarja-Liis Ilus.

The Finale of the series was held on 20 December 2009 once again in the Linnahall, Tallinn. The series was won by Ott Lepland, who won a recording contract with Crunch Industry. Ott Lepland's self-titled debut album was released on 13 April 2010. Getter Jaani, who finished fourth in the series, got also signed by Moonwalk Records and released her debut album in May 2011. She also represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Season 4

The fourth season of Eesti otsib superstaari premiered on 13 February 2011. The judging panel remained the same, consisting of Mihkel Raud, Rein Rannap and Maarja-Liis Ilus. Once again new presenters were introduced, they were actors and singers Hele Kõrve and Evelin Pang.

The series was won by Liis Lemsalu, who was awarded with € 10,000 and a record contract with the Universal Music Baltics. The show was followed by a tour "Eesti superstaar - Live tuur" around the country in June 2011. [2]

Season 5

"Eesti otsib superstaari" fifth season premiered on 9 September 2012. The hosts of the season are actors Karl-Andreas Kalmet and Mihkel Kalmet. Two of three judges from the fourth season, Mihkel Raud and Maarja-Liis Ilus, continued their job as the judges. [3] Rein Rannap was replaced by Mart Sander. [4]

Auditions for the fifth season took place in Narva (11 August 2012), Viljandi (18 August), Tallinn (25–26 August) and Tartu (1–2 September). [5]

Season 6

"Eesti otsib superstaari" sixth season premiered on 15 February 2015. The host of the season was singer Karl-Erik Taukar (Previously fourth place on the fifth season). Judges were Jarek Kasar, Tanel Padar, Maarja-Liis Ilus and Rein Rannap [6]

The series was won by Jüri Pootsmann with Gertu Pabbo as runner-up.

Elimination Chart

Finals
Date:05.0412.0419.0426.0403.0510.0517.0524.0531.05
PlaceContestantsResults
1 Jüri Pootsmann Winner
2Gertu PabboBottom 3Bottom 2Bottom 2Bottom 2Runner-Up
3Kristjan KannukeneBottom 3Bottom 3Out
4Mikk MäeBottom 2Bottom 2Bottom 2Out
5Karl Gustav AdamsooBottom 3Out
6Jana Liisa JohannsonBottom 3Out
7Karl Mihkel SalongBottom 2Out
8Annabel GuitarOut
9Risto PaisteOut
10Anelle TammOut
Legend
FemalesMalesTop 10Bottom 3Bottom 2EliminatedSafeNo longer in the competition

Season 7

"Eesti otsib superstaari" seventh season premiered on 18 February 2018. The host of the season was singer Karl-Erik Taukar. Judges were Eda-Ines Etti, Mihkel Raud and Koit Toome.

The series was won by Uudo Sepp with Sissi Nylia Benita as runner-up. The other finalists were, from third to tenth : Merilin Mälk, Helis Järvepere Luik, Jaagup Tuisk, Carlos Ukareda, Jennifer Marisse Cohen, Anette Maria Rennit, Rauno Gutman and Hele Mai Mängel.

Season 8

"Eesti otsib superstaari" eighth season premiered on 14 August 2021. The host of the season was singer Karl-Erik Taukar. Judges were Mihkel Raud, Koit Toome and also Birgit Sarrap (Winner of the first season) who replaced Eda-Ines Etti after season seven [7]

The series was won by Alika Milova with 71.8% of the votes, [8] and Wanda-Helene Ollep as the runner-up. [9] The other finalists were, from third to tenth : Maribel Vääna, Märten Männiste, Andreas Pall, Ingmar Erik Kiviloo, Tiina Adamson, Marten Põldmets, Diana Maria Toomingas and Merili Käsper.

Season 9


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