Oleg Sheps, a participant in the reality format Battle of Psychics, found himself sinking into despair after the finale of Battle of the Strongest, a state that he publicly described as a deep, unsettled mood. Reports from 63.ru detail his struggle with a downturn in mood that left him unusually withdrawn in the days following the show, and his inner sense of unease grew so pronounced that he often avoided social interactions. The medium confessed that the emotional weight was so heavy that even the prospect of ringing in the New Year did not evoke the usual sense of anticipation. Yet, he noted that his close friends stepped in to lift his spirits, orchestrating a cheerful and festive atmosphere that helped him glimpse moments of light amid the fog. (Source: 63.ru)
In that critical period, the team around Sheps organized a respite from everyday pressures, traveling away from familiar homes and gardens to create a celebratory, fireworks-filled experience. The event was described by the medium as a way to reconnect with communal joy and to remind him that he remained capable of feeling wonder and happiness. Whether the nickname Sorcerer matched his public persona remains a matter of debate for some observers, but the gesture certainly aimed to restore a sense of magic and possibility during a difficult patch. (Source: 63.ru)
The December 23 finale of the show, titled Psychics. Battle of the Strongest, marked a historic moment for the project as two winners were acknowledged for the first time in its history. At the outset of the finale, the show’s leader, Marat Basharov, initially selected the magician Vlad Cherevaty as the winner. However, the audience vote ultimately determined the second-place finisher as the medium Oleg Sheps, with the margin between the top two being a slim three percent. In a surprising turn, Cherevaty declined to accept the victory and chose to concede the acknowledgement to Sheps, reshaping the final standings in a dramatic and memorable fashion. (Source: 63.ru)
Thereafter, Sheps momentarily agreed to accept the top honor in place of Cherevaty but soon made the more generous choice to share the victory with his rival. In a symbolic gesture, the two mediums had their names affixed to the glass in a visual representation of joint achievement and mutual respect, underscoring a narrative arc that framed the finale as much about camaraderie as about competition. (Source: 63.ru)
Earlier in the season, a notable development had arisen when Alexander Sheps limited public promotion by his younger brother within the competition. The decision influenced how the contestants navigated media attention and public perception as the program advanced toward its climactic conclusion. (Source: 63.ru)