Superstar (Croatian TV series)
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| Presented by | Antonija Blaće |
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| Country of origin | Croatia |
| Original language | Croatian |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer | Hagen Offerman |
| Producer | Siniša Premužić |
| Running time | 100–150 minutes |
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| Network | RTL |
| Release | 23 September 2023 – 14 December 2024 |
Superstar is a Croatian reality television series based on the Idol franchise. Judged by Tonči Huljić, Nika Turković, Severina, and Filip Miletić, the series aims to look for a participant with the best singing talent. Superstar premiered on 23 September 2023 on RTL. The second season premiered on 28 September 2024.
Background
Nova TV previously aired Hrvatski Idol, which ran for two seasons between 2004 and 2005. RTL, the same network that airs Superstar, previously aired Star Search Croatia which ran for three seasons between 2009 and 2011.[1]
Production
Applications for the first season were opened from December 2022 to May 2023.[1] It was revealed that the winner of the first season will receive a €50.000 prize.[1] The filming of the first season took place during Summer 2023.[2] The first season was won by Hana Ivković.[3]
Applications for the second season opened on 9 December 2023, on the day the final episode of the first season was broadcast. The filming for the second season began in late June 2024.[4] The second season was won by Karla Miklaužić.[5]
Format
The series consists of three stages: the auditions, the recall and live shows. In the second season, each of the four judges have the ability to award one platinum card to a select contestant during the auditions stage; the platinum card allows its recipient to advance further in the competition.[6]
No host is present during the auditions and the recall stage; a narration provided by Baby Dooks is featured instead. The live shows of both seasons were hosted by Antonija Blaće.[7]
Judges
The judges for the first season were revealed in June 2023.[8] The judging panel consist of Croatian singers Severina and Nika Turković, musician and songwriter Tonči Huljić, as well as music producer Filip Miletić.[8] In June 2024, RTL revealed that the judging panel would remain unchanged for the second season.[4]
| Judge | Season | |
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| Tonči Huljić | Main | |
| Nika Turković | Main | |
| Severina | Main | |
| Filip Miletić | Main | |
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Winner | ||
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| 1 | 12 | 23 September 2023 | 9 December 2023 | Hana Ivković | |
| 2 | 14 | 28 September 2024 | 14 December 2024 | Karla Miklaužić | |
Broadcast
The series premiered on 23 September 2023 and aired on Saturday at 20:15 CET.[9] All episodes except live shows were available to watch 24 hours before their television premiere on RTL's streaming service Voyo.[10] The second season premiered on 28 September 2024.[11]
Episodes
Season 1 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Auditions 1" | 23 September 2023 | |
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| 2 | 2 | "Auditions 2" | 30 September 2023 | |
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| 3 | 3 | "Auditions 3" | 7 October 2023 | |
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| 4 | 4 | "Auditions 4" | 14 October 2023 | |
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| 5 | 5 | "Auditions 5" | 21 October 2023 | |
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| 6 | 6 | "Auditions 6" | 20 October 2023 | |
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| 7 | 7 | "Auditions 7" | 4 November 2023 | |
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| 8 | 8 | "Recall" | 11 November 2023 | |
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All participants that advanced from the first seven auditions performed once again in recall. The jury selected a Top 12 among them.
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| 9 | 9 | "Live Shows 1" | 18 November 2023 | |
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The Top 12 contestants performed one song each. Two contestant were eliminated. Performances:
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| 10 | 10 | "Live Shows 2" | 25 November 2023 | |
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The Top 10 contestants performed one song each. Two contestant were eliminated. Performances:
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| 11 | 11 | "Live Shows 3" | 3 December 2023 | |
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The Top 8 contestants performed one song each. Four contestants were eliminated. Performances:
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| 12 | 12 | "Live Shows 4" | 9 December 2023 | |
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The Top 4 contestants performed two songs each in the first round of performances. Only two contestants advanced to the second round where they performed their final song. Round 1 performances:
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Season 2 (2024)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 13 | 1 | "Auditions 1" | 28 September 2024 | |
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| 14 | 2 | "Auditions 2" | 5 October 2024 | |
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| 15 | 3 | "Auditions 3" | 12 October 2024 | |
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| 16 | 4 | "Auditions 4" | 19 October 2024 | |
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| 17 | 5 | "Auditions 5" | 26 October 2024 | |
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| 18 | 6 | "Auditions 6" | 2 November 2024 | |
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| 19 | 7 | "Auditions 7" | 9 November 2024 | |
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| 20 | 8 | "Auditions 8" | 10 November 2024 | |
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| 21 | 9 | "Recall 1" | 16 November 2024 | |
| 22 | 10 | "Recall 2" | 17 November 2024 | |
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Out of the remaining contestats, a Top 12 was selected in the final round of the Recall stage. The selected Top 12 would go on to perform in the live shows.
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| 23 | 11 | "Live Shows 1" | 23 November 2024 | |
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The Top 12 contestants performed one song each. Two contestant were eliminated. Performances:
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| 24 | 12 | "Live Shows 2" | 30 November 2024 | |
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The Top 10 contestants performed one song each. Two contestant were eliminated. Performances:
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| 25 | 13 | "Live Shows 3" | 7 December 2024 | |
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The Top 8 contestants performed one song each. Four contestants were eliminated Performances:
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| 26 | 14 | "Live Shows 4" | 14 December 2024 | |
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The Top 4 contestants performed two song each. Performances:
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References
- ^ a b c "Sjećate se showa "Hrvatska traži zvijezdu"? Vraća se pod novim nazivom" [Do you remember the show "Hrvatska traži zvijezdu"? It is returning under a new name]. sib.net.hr (in Croatian). 27 December 2022. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "'Superstar' kreće s prikazivanjem! RTL donosi najraskošniju televizijsku zabavu ove jeseni" ["Superstar" is set to start! RTL brings the most luxurious television entertainment this fall] (in Croatian). RTL. 11 September 2023. Archived from the original on 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Pobjednica 'Superstara' Hana Ivković: 'Uzor mi je Prijovićka, a evo što ću napraviti s 50.000 €'" ["Superstar" winner Hana Ivković: "My role model is Prijović, and here's what I'll do with €50,000."]. 24sata (in Croatian). Hanza Media. 10 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ a b Šerić, Filip (29 June 2024). "Krenulo je snimanje nove sezone Superstara: Poznato je i tko čini žiri" [Filming of the new season of Superstar has started: It is also known who makes up the jury]. story.hr (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Karla Miklaužić pobjednica je druge sezone 'Superstara': 'U šoku sam, hvala puno svima'". Večernji list (in Croatian). Styria Media Group. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Velika novost u 'Superstaru' - platinasta karta: 'Svatko od nas ima pravo pokazati naklonost'" [Big news in 'Superstar' | Platinum card: "Each of us has the right to show affection"] (in Croatian). RTL. 28 September 2024. Archived from the original on 29 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Petrović, Paula (13 November 2023). "Glazbeni show 'Superstar' od sad na čelu s Antonijom Blaće: 'Baš se veselim kandidatima!'" [The music show 'Superstar' is now hosted by Antonija Blaće: 'I'm really looking forward to the candidates!']. 24sata (in Croatian). Hanza Media. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ a b "U žiriju showa 'Superstar' sjedit će Severina, Tonči Huljić, Filip Miletić i Nika Turković" [Severina, Tonči Huljić, Filip Miletić and Nika Turković will sit on the jury of the show 'Superstar']. Gloria (in Croatian). Hanza Media. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "SuperStar na RTL-u kreće već iduće subote, a među kandidatima je i tiktoker Marin Novaković" [SuperStar premiered next Saturday on RTL, and TikTok star Marin Novaković is among the candidates]. zena.net.hr (in Croatian). 16 September 2023. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Ekskluzivno na platformi Voyo pogledajte prvu epizodu Superstara! Izvedbe će vas ostaviti bez daha" [Watch the first episode of Superstar Exclusively on the Voyo platform! The performances will leave you breathless] (in Croatian). RTL. 22 September 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Otkrivamo datum: 'Superstar' se vraća u subotu od 20.15 sati na RTL-u!" [The date is revealed: 'Superstar' returns on Saturday at 20:15 on RTL!] (in Croatian). RTL. 22 September 2024. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "U live emisije Superstara prošlo čak 12 kandidata. Za "višak" je zaslužan Tonči" [12 candidates made it to the Superstar live shows. Tonči is responsible for the "extras"]. index.hr (in Croatian). 17 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.