Music critic Sergei Sosedov spoke in an interview with mk.ru, candidly noting that he did not watch the Belarusian television program “Factor Bai” featuring him as a participant. He explained that he avoided watching the show, including episodes with his appearance, and thus did not feel prepared to offer judgments about it. He emphasized that viewer opinions are what truly matter, since the show exists for the audience, not for the performers or hosts.
The critic revealed that he declined a role on the show because he could not balance filming in the project “Beyond Borders” in Moscow with the Minsk production of “Factor Bai.” He described a period of intense fatigue, reporting a drop in fever and blood pressure due to his demanding schedule. He said his energy waned, sleep suffered, and there was a sense of emotional dryness, a feeling he described as a waste of strength rather than nourishment.
Earlier, Elizaveta Arzamasova had faced questions about her vocal abilities on a separate music program, prompting discussions about performance standards on televised music competitions. This has contributed to a broader conversation about how audiences and critics evaluate talent on these kinds of programs, and how personal health and scheduling pressures can influence participation and public perception. (Source attribution: mk.ru reporting and related industry commentary.)