| Eesti otsib superstaari | |
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Eesti otsib superstaari logo |
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| Format | Interactive talent show Reality show |
| Created by | Simon Fuller |
| Presented by | Aigi Vahing (2007) Jüri Nael (2007) Ott Sepp (2008) Märt Avandi (2008) Ithaka Maria (2009) Tanel Padar (2009) Evelin Pang (2011) Hele Kõrve (2011) |
| Judges | Mihkel Raud Heidy Purga (2007–2008) Rein Rannap Maarja-Liis Ilus (2009–present) |
| Country of origin | Estonia |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
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| Producer(s) | Kaupo Karelson |
| Running time | Varies between 1⁄2 hour and two hours |
| Production company(s) | RUUT |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TV3 |
| Picture format | 576i (16:9 SDTV) (since 2011) |
| Original run | March 11, 2007 – present |
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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.
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 and Liis Lemsalu (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, composer and pianist Rein Rannap and since the third season, singer Maarja-Liis Ilus. During first two seasons, Radio DJ, journalist and TV producer Heidy Purga belonged to the judging panel.
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To date, four seasons have been broadcast, as summarised below.
| Season | Start | Finish | Winner | Runner-up | Third place | Hosts | Judges | Audition cities | Locations |
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| One | 11 March 2007 | 14 June 2007 | Birgit Õigemeel | Luisa Värk | Taavi Peterson | 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 2008 | 8 June 2007 | Jana Kask | Arno Suislep | Kristiina Piperal | Ott Sepp Märt Avandi |
Live shows: ETV studio, Concert Halls of Pärnu, Jõhvi, Vanemuine, Estonia Theatre Super-final: Linnahall |
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| Three | 6 September 2009 | 20 December 2009 | Ott Lepland | Birgit Varjun | Marten Kuningas | Tanel Padar Ithaka Maria Rahula |
Mihkel Raud Maarja-Liis Ilus Rein Rannap |
Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Rakvere |
Live shows: ETV studio Super-final: Linnahall |
| Four | 13 February 2011 | 12 June 2011 | Liis Lemsalu | Artjom Savitski | Rosanna Lints | Evelin Pang Hele Kõrve |
Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Jõhvi, | Live shows: ETV studio Super-final: Nokia Concert Hall |
The first season of Eesti otsib superstaari debuted on March 11, 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 actor Aigi Vahing and choreographer Heidy Purga. 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.
The second season of Eesti otsib superstaari debuted on February 3, 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.
The third season of Eesti otsib superstaari premiered on September 6, 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 Rahula emerged as the new presenters of the show. There were also changes in the judging panel, Heidy Purga was replased by singer Maarja-Liis Ilus.
The Finale of the series was held on December 20, 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 April 13, 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.
The fourth season of Eesti otsib superstaari premiered on February 13th, 2011.
The fourth season of Eesti otsib superstaari premiered on February 13, 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]
The programme director of TV3, Mikko Silvennoinen, announced that there will be fifth series, but not yet in autumn 2011. [3]
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