Found a Whipping Boy: Stashevsky Named Outsider on Superstar Show
Viewers of the show suggest turning off the sound when Sergey Sosedov starts speaking.
On the NTV channel, the sixth season of the show «Superstar» (16+) has started, where stars from the past return to the stage and surprise viewers with new renditions of old hits.
In the very first episode, which aired on January 31, the show identified an outsider — Vlad Stashevsky. This is not the first time he has found himself at the bottom of the Superstar ranking: in one of the previous seasons, he already set a record for the worst result. The same fate awaited him now.
The 90s star performed his hit «Love No Longer Lives Here». The musician turned the lyrical song into a dance track, which left the jury members stunned.
«I think you»ve outgrown this song, it«s all in the past now. Yes, it»s not bad, but we«re in a competition…» comments Sergey Sosedov. «You will still win us over, bring us to tears.»
The performer himself tried to joke it off, saying that he only wanted to give the audience a good mood and experiment with the hit that his fans have been listening to and loving for 30 years.
Lera Kudryavtseva also did not support Stashevsky.
«All the girls suffered to this song. But with this arrangement… The song is sad. It»s about having no friends or enemies. And here there«s dancing, like everything»s cool. And the song should evoke sympathy, but here it«s just a disco. What»s the point?« reasons the blonde.
The other jury members were in solidarity with their colleagues. For example, Stas Piekha admitted that he quickly grew tired of the song, calling the performance «hopeless suffering» that evokes no emotions.
The strict jury members gave Vlad Stashevsky the minimum three points. No other participant received such a low score.
The hosts hinted that the singer needs to prepare well for his next performance to avoid leaving the show.
Meanwhile, viewers are supporting Stashevsky.
«They criticized poor Vladik harshly, which is quite expected,» says show fan Yulia Vladimirova. «Of course, his songs aren»t that deep, but the fact that he«s outgrown them is natural, why focus on that? Everyone sang from their own repertoire.»
«Well, how was Stashevsky supposed to sing a song with a light, danceable melody? That»s it! They found a whipping boy,« complains Marina Katina.
«Stashevsky objectively has the most absurd arrangement,» believes Ira Gusakova. «Moreover, for the second year in a row, they ruin the presentation of his own song.»
