Valdis Pelsh, a recognizable TV presenter, spoke openly during an interview with Alexander Dobrovinsky about the format of the long running show Guess the Melody. He described the show as strange now that he has been hosting it on Russian television for many years and has watched its evolution first hand.
The Guess the Melody program continues to appear on screen, but in an unusual format. It runs eight days in January and then enters a year-long hiatus. Viewers see daily episodes on Channel 1 before the program disappears from the schedule until the next January cycle. Pelsh acknowledged that he respects the prudent choice made by Konstantin Lvovich and called the decision wise, even as he maintains his own perspective on the changes.
In addition to his work on Guess the Melody, Pelsh has taken on a new role as the host of The Whole Country Sings in the Kitchen. With the new year, the show is reimagining its approach to competition: the winners from each division of Guess the Melody will engage in a separate program to determine a championship. This shift signals a more integrated format across the network’s offerings and reflects a broader strategy to tie different programs together through a common competitive thread.
In a recent turn, participants from a stage production will transition to being heroes within the program The Whole Country Is Singing in the Kitchen, this time appearing as stars. Pelsh explained that some episodes will feature a distinct category where folk artists perform melodies without words for the actors involved. The idea is to create a fusion of musical performance and theatrical interpretation, expanding the scope of the show and inviting broader audience participation.
Pelsh also noted his own cautious stance toward the format changes that were introduced for a television format first created in 1953. He indicated a healthy skepticism that comes with such long running productions, balancing respect for tradition with openness to new ideas and pacing adjustments that can keep a beloved show fresh for contemporary viewers.
Earlier reports mention Maria Pogrebnyak in a separate context, hinting at a minor misunderstanding. This reference underscores how public programs and their stars are frequently subject to misinterpretations or media framing as schedules and formats evolve over time. The broader takeaway is that the TV landscape continues to experiment with how best to engage audiences while honoring classic formats that have built loyal followings over decades.