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Vappu tähtien kanssa, Tuija tähtien kanssa, Tanssikupla
Tanssii tähtien kanssa (Dancing with the Stars) is a Finnish version of the British
BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing. The show has run on
MTV3 since 3 March 2006, on Sunday evenings. The twelfth season was aired in the autumn 2019.
The show was originally hosted by
Marco Bjurström and Ella Kanninen. Ella Kanninen left the show after the second season and was replaced by model and Season 2 contestant Vanessa Kurri. In 2009, Kurri was replaced by
Vappu Pimiä after only one season. Marco Bjurstöm left the series after Season 4 and Mikko Leppilampi took over as host. Ella Kanninen returned to host the seventh season due to Pimiä's maternity leave; Pimiä returned to host the eighth season with Leppilampi.
A talk show Vappu tähtien kanssa (Vappu with the Stars) was broadcast during the fifth season of the main show. Based on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, it is a companion show to Tanssii tähtien kanssa. It aired during the run of the main show on MTV3 and was hosted by Vappu Pimiä, who also hosted the main show at the time.
The series' title is a pun on the title of the film Dances with Wolves, Tanssii susien kanssa.
Jukka Rasila (actor) partnered by Saana Akiola, eighth eliminated
Joona Puhakka (diver) partnered by Sanni Siurua, seventh eliminated
Nasima Razmyar (the refugee woman of 2010) partnered by Jani Rasimus, sixth eliminated
Jethro Rostedt (CEO, took part in the second season of a Finnish version of the reality show The Apprentice) partnered by Susa Matson, fifth eliminated
Satu Silvo (actress) partnered by Sami Helenius, fourth eliminated
Maria Jungner (TV host) partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, third eliminated
Juha Veijonen (actor) partnered by Sanna Hirvaskari, second eliminated
Anna Perho (reporter) partnered by Janne Talasma, eliminated first
Season 6 (2011)
Contestants:
Viivi Pumpanen (Miss Finland 2010, model) partnered by Matti Puro, eventual winners
Ristomatti Ratia (designer) partnered by Sanna-Maria Heikkilä (6. place)
Erja Lyytinen (musician) partnered by Markku Hyvärinen (7. place)
Amin Asikainen (boxer) partnered by Jutta Helenius (8. place)
VilleGalle (rapper) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski (9. place)
Jippu (singer) partnered by Juri Trosenko (Last place)
Season 8 (2013)
The eighth season began on 15 September 2013. In this season, first time in the show's history, a competitor withdrew from the competition. Chef Harri Syrjänen injured his foot while practicing the dance and had to withdraw.
Raakel Lignell (musician) partnered by Jani Rasimus, eight eliminated but returned to competition; eventual winners
Manuela Bosco (actress and former sprinter) partnered by Matti Puro, runners-up
Harri Syrjänen (chef) partnered by Jutta Helenius, withdrew on 11 November 2013
Sari Havas (actress) partnered by Mikko Ahti, seventh eliminated
Juhani "Tami" Tamminen (ice hockey coach) partnered by Susa Matson, sixth eliminated
Sami Hedberg (stand-up comedian) partnered by Anna Sainila, fifth eliminated
Mert Otsamo (fashion designer) partnered by Ansku Bergström, fourth eliminated
Mariska (singer) partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, third eliminated
Juno (rapper) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, second eliminated
Noora Karma (magician and mentalist) partnered by Janne Talasma, first eliminated
Season 9 (2014)
The ninth season began in October 2014 and ended in November 2014.
Pete Parkkonen (singer) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, winners
Anu Sinisalo (actress) partnered by Jani Rasimus, runners-up
Janna Hurmerinta (singer) partnered by Matti Puro, eighth eliminated
Cristal Snow (presenter and actor) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, seventh eliminated
Kaj Kunnas (sports commentator) partnered by Susa Matson, sixth eliminated
Anne Kukkohovi (model) partnered by Marko Keränen, fifth eliminated
Tommi Evilä (long jump athlete) partnered by Jutta Helenius, third eliminated
Kai Vaine (actor) partnered by Lumi Rae, second eliminated
Sinikka Sokka (actress) partnered by Topi Vierimaa, first eliminated
Season 10 (2017)
Tenth season began on 12 February 2017.
Anna-Maija Tuokko (actress) partnered by Matti Puro, winners
Kirsi Alm-Siira (news anchor) partnered by Marko Keränen, runners-up
Laura Malmivaara (actress) partnered by Mikko Ahti, withdrew on 16 April 2017.
Eevi Teittinen (fitness athlete) partnered by Jani Rasimus, sixth eliminated
Musta Barbaari (rapper) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, fifth eliminated
Pepe Willberg (musician) partnered by Jutta Helenius, fourth eliminated
Ali Jahangiri (stand-up comedian) partnered by Saana Akiola, third eliminated
Hanna Sumari (television presenter & journalist) partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated
Kasmir (singer) partnered by Ansku Bergström, withdrew on 2 March 2017.
Jarkko Tamminen (actor & impersonator) partnered by Susa Matson, first eliminated
Season 11 (2018)
Eleventh season began on 16 September 2018.
Edis Tatli (boxer) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, winners
Hannes Suominen (actor) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, runners-up
Tuure Boelius (YouTube celebrity, singer) partnered by Ansku Bergström, third place
Marja Hintikka (television presenter) partnered by Matti Puro, seventh eliminated
Pekka Pouta (weather forecaster) partnered by Jutta Helenius, sixth eliminated
Jaana Pelkonen (politician) partnered by Marko Keränen, fifth eliminated
Lotta Näkyvä (model, Miss Finland 2013) partnered by Mikko Ahti, fourth eliminated
Aki Linnanahde (radio host & television presenter) partnered by Saana Akiola, third eliminated
Marita Taavitsainen (singer) partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated
Aino-Kaisa Saarinen (cross-country skier) partnered by Jurijs Trosenko, first eliminated
Season 12 (2019)
Twelfth season was between 22 September and 1 December 2019.
Christoffer Strandberg (actor, television host) partnered by Jutta Helenius, winners
Jannika B (singer-songwriter) partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, runners-up
Meeri Koutaniemi (photographer-journalist) partnered by Matti Puro, third place
Laura Lepistö (figure skater) partnered by Marko Keränen, sixth eliminated
Veronica Verho (radio host, YouTube celebrity) partnered by Jani Rasimus, fifth eliminated
Olli Herman (rock singer) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, fourth eliminated
Timo Lavikainen (actor) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, third eliminated
Eini (singer) partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated
Mika Poutala (speed skater) partnered by Ansku Bergström, first eliminated
Mikael Jungner (politician) partnered by Saana Akiola, withdrew due injury
Once during the season, the teaching dance partners were changed for one week. This is why the first ever same-sex partners in the Finnish competition was seen on 3 November, with Christoffer Strandberg and Matti Puro performing a Paso Doble,[1] and Meeri Koutaniemi and Katri Mäkinen dancing a Fox-trot.[2]
Season 13 (2020)
Thirteenth season aired in autumn 2020.
Touko Aalto (politician) partnered by Jutta Helenius, first eliminated
Kristiina Halttu (actress) partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, second eliminated
Minna Parikka (fashion designer) partnered by Matti Puro, third eliminated
Shirly Karvinen (model) partnered by Jani Rasimus, fourth eliminated
Janina Fry (model) partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, fifth eliminated
Jesse Markin (musician) partnered by Claudia Ketonen, sixth eliminated
Sami Sykkö (journalist & presenter) partnered by Ansku Bergström, seventh eliminated
Jukka Hildén (performer, member of stunt group
The Dudesons) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, eighth eliminated
Niklas Hagman (former ice hockey player) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19
Jare Brand (rapper) partnered by Saana Akiola, third place
Elina Gustafsson (ex-boxer) partnered by Ansku Bergström, second eliminated.
Kristo Salminen (actor) partnered by Saana Akiola, third eliminated. In 19 September Salminen danced with Claudia Ketonen due his partner being sick
Mikael Gabriel (rapper, musician) partnered by Tiia Elg, fourth eliminated.
Viivi Huuska (photographer, director) partnered by Matti Puro, fifth eliminated.
Sita Salminen (writer, social media influencer) partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, sixth eliminated.
Kiti Kokkonen (actress) partnered by Marko Keränen, seventh eliminated
Jenni Poikelus (radio host) partnered by Sami Helenius, eighth eliminated
Aki Riihilahti (ex-football player) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, ninth eliminated
Waltteri Torikka (opera singer) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, 3rd placed
Krista Siegfrids (singer, television host) partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, 2nd placed
Ernest Lawson (actor, television host) partnered by Anniina Koivuniemi, winners
This season marked second time (since 12th season) when same-sex partner is presented, since Elina Gustafsson and Ansku Bergström are both women. In 17 October the teaching dance partners were changed for one week. Durin this week 6 out of 7 remaining partners were same-sex.
Season 15 (2022)
Season 15 aired in autumn 2022. Winner of the previous season, Ernest Lawson replaced Mikko Leppilampi as a shows host.
Evelina (singer) partnered by Marko Keränen, first eliminated.
Katariina Kaitue (actress) partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, second eliminated
Joel Harkimo (entrepreneur) partnered by Tiia Elg, third eliminated
Alma Hätönen (radio host) partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, forth eliminated
Siim Liivik (ice hockey player) partnered by Katri Mäkinen, fifth eliminated
Maaret Kallio (writer, psychotherapist) partnered by Sami Helenius, sixth eliminated
Mikko Nousiainen (actor) partnered by Kerttu Nieminen, seventh eliminated
Signmark (rap artist) partnered by Anniina Koivuniemi, eighth eliminated. On October 30 Signmark danced with Katri Mäkinen during "
Roosa nauha " prodcast due to Koivuniemi being sick. It was later announced that Mäkinen will dance with him for the rest of the season due to Koivuniemi withdrawing.
Jaakko Loikkanen (news anchor) partnered by Ansku Bergström, third place.
Sonja Kailassaari (television host) partnered by Matti Puro, runner-up.
This season marks the first time when there is a deaf student (Signmark) and a "second generation" student (Joel Harkimo, whose mother, Leena Harkimo competed at the first season).
Season 16 (2023)
Season 16 aired in autumn 2023.
Jussi Heikelä (radio & TV host) partnered by Claudia Ketonen, first eliminated.
Maria Guzenina (Politician) partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated.
Mikko Penttilä (actor) partnered by Kerttu Nieminen, third eliminated.
Shawn Huff (ex-basketballer) partnered by Saana Akiola, sixth eliminated.
Jarkko Niemi (actor) partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, withrewd due Niemi's health issues.
Emma Kimiläinen (racer) partnered by Matti Puro, eighth eliminated.
Yeboyah (rap artist) partnered by Valtteri Palin, seventh eliminated but returned to competition, eventually third place.
Matti Suur-Hamari (para-snowboarder) partnered by Katri Riihilahti, runner-up.
Pernilla Böckerman (fitness athlete/ social media influencer) partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, winners.
Actor Jarkko Niemi announced his withdrawal due health issues in November 13th. During previous week, Niemi had got sick with a flu, which had a significant impact on his dance practices. By the end of the week, he felt better and Niemi was able to return to the dance hall, but on Sunday night's broadcast, his condition worsened again. Doctor ordered him a week long exercise ban.[3] Yeboyah and her partner returned to The contest due Niemi's withdrawal.[4] This seasons final had extremely tight results with 3rd placed partner reseaving 10%, runner-ups 44,7% and winners 45,3% of the votes.