Superstar (Croatian TV series)
Croatian adaptation of the Idol franchise
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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.
by Simon Fuller
- Mario Vidosavljević
- Tihomir Žarn
- Tonči Huljić
- Nika Turković
- Severina
- Filip Miletić
| Superstar | |
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| Based on | Pop Idol by Simon Fuller |
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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 |
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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| 1 | 2 | |
| Tonči Huljić | Main | |
| Nika Turković | Main | |
| Severina | Main | |
| Filip Miletić | Main | |
Series overview
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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