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Dancing with the Stars. Taniec z gwiazdami
Taniec z gwiazdami is a Polish light entertainment reality television series broadcast by TVN. It was the Polish version of the BBC's popular Dancing with the Stars / Strictly Come Dancing franchise which has been sold to more than 30 countries worldwide. The 1st season of Taniec z gwiazdami aired in Poland on TVN in the spring of 2005, the 2nd in the autumn of 2005, the 3rd season in the spring of 2006, the 4th season in the autumn of 2006, the 5th season in the spring of 2007, the 6th season in the autumn of 2007, the 7th season in the spring of 2008, the 8th season in autumn 2008, the 9th season in the spring of 2009, the 10th edition in the autumn of 2009, the 11th season in the spring of 2010, the 12th season in the autumn of 2010 and the 13th season in the autumn of 2011. The series never premiered a season in 2012, but will premiere the 14th on the spring of 2014. When on air, every Sunday, the average rating figures show more than 7 million viewers tune in to watch the show. The highest rated episode was the second season finale, where over 8 million people watched. Since the beginning of the show there have been four different presenters. Magda Mołek, a well-known TV presenter, was the female host during the show's first season. Hubert Urbański who originally hosted with Mołek during the first season, stayed with the show until mid-2007 after the fifth season. He is a well-known television host, especially for his work on Milionerzy, the Polish edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Katarzyna Skrzynecka, a film, stage actress, and singer, was the female host in seasons 2–12. Piotr Gąsowski was introduced in 2007 as the new host to replace Hubert Urbański. He is an entertainer and an actor. In season 13 Katarzyna Skrzynecka was replaced by Natasza Urbańska as the female host.
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Plot Summary
A beloved celebrity is paired with a professional dancer to compete in a series of ballroom dance challenges. Each week, the duos are judged by a panel of experts and voted on by the public. The couple with the lowest combined score and votes is eliminated until only one remains to be crowned the champion.
Critical Reception
As a long-running reality competition show, 'Dancing with the Stars' has consistently garnered a broad audience, praised for its accessible format, celebrity appeal, and dazzling production values. While critical reviews often focus on the judging inconsistencies and the predictable nature of eliminations, the show's entertainment factor and its ability to showcase developing dance talent remain strong points.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its glitzy production and energetic performances.
Criticized for sometimes subjective judging and predictable outcomes.
Applauded for its ability to bring in popular celebrities and create compelling storylines.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the show's format, the charisma of the hosts and judges, and the impressive transformations of the celebrity contestants. Some common criticisms include frustration with particular judging decisions and the perceived unfairness of public voting.
Awards & Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards (multiple nominations and wins for Outstanding Technical Direction, Outstanding Lighting Direction, Outstanding Sound Mixing, Outstanding Costume Design, etc. - notable wins include Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics)
Fun Fact
The show's iconic mirrorball trophy is made of glass and weighs approximately 15 pounds.
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