Let Them Talk (talk show)
2001 Russian TV series or program
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Let Them Talk (Russian: Пусть говорят, transliterated: Pust' govoryat) is a Russian talk show hosted by Dmitry Borisov.[2][3] It invites guests to appear before a studio audience to address personal issues, such as crime, drug abuse, suicide, prostitution, and infidelity,[4] as well as social issues, such as bombings,[5] migration, and international relations.[6][7]
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Mikhail Anisimov (2003–2004)
Roman Butovsky (2004–2009)
Aleksei Morozov (2010–2024)
Dmitry Borisov (since 2017)
| Let Them Talk | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Directed by | Konstantin Kuts (2001–2003) Mikhail Anisimov (2003–2004) Roman Butovsky (2004–2009) Aleksei Morozov (2010–2024) |
| Presented by | Andrey Malakhov (2001–2017) Dmitry Borisov (since 2017) |
| Country of origin | Russia |
| Original language | Russian |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Sergey Kuzmenko (2001–2004) Gulnara Ilchinskaya (2004–2009) [1] |
| Producers | Alexander Mitroshenkov, Larisa Krivtsova (2001–2004) Natalia Nikonova (2004–2009) Mikhail Sharonin, Natalia Galkovich (2010–2024) |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndicated |
| Release | July 23, 2001 – present |
The program is inspired by the American Jerry Springer show, although it was originally conceived as a clone of the Oprah Winfrey show.[8]
Notable episodes
Actress Lindsay Lohan appeared on the show in 2016. A leak contract showed that she had originally demanded a fee of $860,000 and an audience with Vladimir Putin if she were to appear on the show.[9][10][11]
On Tuesday, February 1, 2017, rape victim Diana was a guest on the show. She talked about her rape at the hands of a 21-year-old man Semyonov. Semyonov was sentenced to eight years in a prison colony for “rape” and “violent acts of a sexual nature.” An appellate court later reduced his sentence to three years and three months. Commentators blamed Diana for provoking sexual assault. Almost all the panelists and most of the audience were clearly on the side of Semyonov. The show spawned many online debates and memes.[12]
In early 2017, Nadezhda Semenyuk, former wife of triathlete Roman Paralonov, went on the show with her ex-husband, who had severely beat her.[citation needed]
In September 2024, it became known about the final return of "Let Them Talk" in an updated version. Filming began on October 29, 2024.[13] The program will resume airing on November 11, 2024[14] at 19:50.
