Showman Garik Martirosyan, known for hosting the program Brighter than the Stars, sparked a controversy on the jury panel during the upcoming TNT episode slated to air on October 28. The information came from TNT’s press service, reported to Gazeta.ru. The episode centers on a dramatic shift in the jury’s dynamics and is expected to draw strong viewer attention as the show moves through its latest stage of competition and entertainment.
During this episode, the jury members will step into the shoes of the A-Studio team and deliver a performance of the well-loved hit Flying Away. Following this musical moment, the participants will appear on stage for four distinct reenactments, taking on the personas of Dima Bilan, Anna Asti, Amy Winehouse, and Sir Elton John. These reenactments are designed to mix homage with a touch of theatrical play, creating a showcase that tests both the performers and the jurors’ ability to judge interpretation and stage presence. The plan for these segments underscores the show’s aim to blend celebrity impressions with live critique, providing audiences with both nostalgia and fresh entertainment.
The mood shifted after the next trio’s performance when a disagreement emerged between Garik Martirosyan and the jurist Alexei Chumakov, a singer known for his candid assessments. Chumakov argued that none of the participants bore a resemblance to the artist whose image had been presented on stage, challenging the contestants and the production team to consider how closely a tribute act can mirror its subject. The exchange highlighted the ongoing tension between artistic interpretation and faithful representation that often accompanies reality-based performances.
In response, Martirosyan pushed back against what he perceived as pressure being placed on other jurors. He suggested that Chumakov was urging the panel to align with a specific viewpoint, while the other judges stood quietly, seemingly hesitant to express their opinions. Martirosyan used a vivid metaphor to describe the situation, saying that jurors were sitting like meerkats in front of a cobra, fearful of being the one targeted by a sharp critique. The remark underscored a larger debate about judging fairness, independence, and the courage to speak up when a performance does not meet expectations.
Earlier in the show’s arc, Comedy Club Kharlamov featured a segment about a hypothetical mega-marriage, described as 13 billion rubles, adding a layer of playful absurdity to the program’s evolving narrative. The blend of high-stakes performances, candid jury dialogue, and offbeat humor continues to define the show’s approach to entertainment. (Attribution: TNT press service)