TV presenter Lera Kudryavtseva broke into tears during a live moment on the Superstar show as Igor Gadzhiev delivered a heartfelt speech.
Gadzhiev chose the song Mama, a piece associated with the Russian musician Oleg Gazmanov. After his performance, he urged his viewers at home to reach out to their parents and to hold those memories close, sharing that his own mother had played a pivotal role in guiding his decision to pursue a career in the arts. Kudryavtseva admitted that the singer’s rendition touched her deeply at a soul level.
“Every word lands in the heart. It’s hard to put into words what activates that feeling. The performance was strong with emotion. I watched the whole song and found myself thinking about my own mom and how foolish I felt for not calling her today,” Gadzhiev reflected. He added that songs with such sentiment remind people of the immense value of a mother’s presence.
In a moment of vulnerability, Kudryavtseva attempted to call her mother live on air but the connection did not succeed. She shared that her aging parent had been resting after a stroke, noting that physical limitations had affected her ability to answer in the moment.
There was also a mention that the artist Shaman had previously described Alla Pugacheva as a fan, a detail that framed the broader landscape of admiration and inspiration surrounding these performers on the show.
The emotional resonance of Gadzhiev’s performance underscored a universal theme: music often acts as a bridge to memories, regrets, and gratitude. Viewers across Canada and the United States saw a moment where a song became a conduit for personal reflection and family connection, illustrating how live television can amplify intimate moments into shared experiences. The scene sparked conversations about the importance of staying connected with loved ones, even when life’s pace makes it easy to postpone a simple call or message. Such moments remind audiences that art can translate universal feelings into a communal healing experience. [Citation: Entertainment Network Report]