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Before the hype around the jury’s inappropriate behavior towards the 8-year-old participant in the project had died down, Litvinova and Posner again disgraced themselves.
The entire Internet has been talking about this for the past week. Director Renata Litvinova and presenter Vladimir Pozner were harshly criticized for their attacks on 8-year-old Vika Starikova, a participant in the “Minute of Fame” who performed Zemfira’s song.
A little thin girl in a white dress stood, looking at the floor and shedding tears, while the masters of show business criticized her and her parents for the song being too serious, for the very fact of participating in an adult program, and simply for everything in the world. Basically, the child came, sang and played. Myself. They had to listen to him, evaluate his voice and performance, and not dig deep and not ask about the meaning of the song between the lines. But they dug while Vika was crying.
It would seem that after such a story, the jury members should have started to at least choose their words more carefully for those who come to the show to demonstrate their abilities. Moreover, both are aces in rhetoric. But…
This weekend, viewers saw on air a touching and highly professional performance by dancers Alena Shcheneva and Evgeny Smirnov. Zhenya is already familiar to many from his participation in the show “Dancing” and the video for the song “Together” by Maxim Fadeev and singer Nargiz.
Litvinova, as soon as the number began, sighed with displeasure, and her neighbor Vladimir Pozner also winced. He spoke to them handsome guy who was missing one leg...
Zhenya spun on his hands, lifted his partner, performed the most difficult somersaults and flips - such that it would seem impossible to stand on two legs.
Sergei Svetlakov spoke first. He asked the audience to applaud again.
This is the case when there is no pressure on pity, when a person continues to live life to the fullest and prove to everyone else, the weaker ones, how it should be done,” Svetlakov praised the guys.
But Posner did not agree with his colleague and warned in advance that although he had already fallen out of favor with the audience, he was not going to change his course.
“I absolutely admire you, but it seems to me that there are prohibited techniques,” Posner said. - When a person comes out, like you, without a leg, it is impossible to say “no”, because this is some kind of feat, a person managed to overcome something that many could not... It hurts me when such techniques are used in art.
Actor Sergei Yursky first stated that he agreed with Vladimir on the topic of prohibited techniques, but the number was beautiful, this is a feat, and left the couple in the project.
Renata Litvinova this time turned out to be “more eloquent” than all her colleagues.
“I know that in our country it is difficult to be an amputee,” said the actress. - Sorry for calling you that. This is probably main reason why you should stay. Or maybe you should fasten the other leg so that it is not so obviously missing, so as not to exploit this topic?
Svetlakov immediately rushed to Zhenya’s defense.
He danced like a dancer, and not like a cripple, he did what others with two legs cannot do,” Sergei explained to Litvinova.
The couple remained in the project, as well as the aftertaste after the jury’s speeches... By the way, this is how the jury reacted in the “Dancing” program. Agree, a completely different reaction.
Zhenya himself, of course, bravely endured the broadcast - after what he experienced, you probably become more impenetrable.
“Of course, I feel uncomfortable. People of such a level as Pozner and Litvinova allowed themselves to make unprofessional offensive statements. “I didn’t expect such bad manners from them,” he said in a conversation with Woman’s Day correspondent. - In principle, I was ready that they might not let me go further, but it’s impossible to prepare for offensive remarks. But look, it wasn’t just me that they treated rudely. They brought many people to tears, let’s remember at least the little girl from the previous issue who sang Zemfira’s hit... And those who were not shown, and tears behind the scenes...
Thousands of people write to me, and they are all shocked by what was said. It’s especially unpleasant for my fiancee - after all, she was standing behind the scenes at that moment and heard everything.”
Let's be honest (anonymously): did Zhenya's performance confuse you?
No leg? It was so cool that I didn't notice it!
To be honest, Posner voiced an unpopular opinion: it is impossible to treat such people the same way as other participants
Zhenya is definitely a great guy, but...
They raised it a lot important problem: we need to give disabled children the right to live with us on an equal basis!
It’s not hard to guess that Maxim Fadeev was one of the first to urge the judges to watch their words.
When he and Nargiz presented the video “Together” in September 2016, the producer immediately wrote that this story was to some extent personal for him, because he lost his hearing in 2005, but did not give up. Even before the “Dancing” project, Evgeny Smirnov was a famous breakdancer, but several years ago he was in a car accident. Doctors decided to amputate the leg. Agree, such a blow of fate is difficult to bear; it is impossible to even imagine how the guy did it. And it is not surprising that Fadeev, familiar with Zhenya’s story, could not remain silent.
“I can’t understand how Litvinova’s remarks could be broadcast. If it were a live broadcast, then it would be understandable, but it is common knowledge that the show is on in recording. They make a show out of this pain,” the producer wrote on social networks. And he started a new avalanche: Zhenya was bombarded with words of support in the nets.
But on the other hand... Let's remember the winner of the show “The Voice. Children" by Danya Pluzhnikova, who captivated everyone with his vocals. The winner of the project " Amazing people» musician Eduard Nekhaev, blind from birth, who has the skill of echolocation. He was able to ride a bicycle across the stage without hitting a single obstacle, even though he had only been learning to ride for three days. The man saw with his ears!
The outrageous thing about the story with Zhenya Smirnov is that not every member of the jury saw the dance. Will all of them - the evaluators - be able to perform such complex supports? Not at all. But they didn’t look at Zhenya’s skill, they looked for the missing leg, admitting that they were embarrassed to look at the guy.
In her own words, Renata Litvinova showed how Zhenya’s mere presence embarrassed her. Amputee man. The one who did not fasten the other leg... Which also hinted at the problem of disabled people in Russia. Most likely, it would be easier for the sophisticated star, the style icon, to judge if Eugene had put on a prosthesis, then his skill would not have hurt her so much. But that would be a different story.
MEANWHILE
5 most scandalous quotes from Renata Litvinova
We won’t defend Renata, but we suggest you remember what the director said in different years during his numerous speeches, programs and interviews.
In the Film Premieres program:
“Basically, how do ugly girls get the idea to become actresses? Jennifer Aniston. How scary she is. I don’t understand this paradox, why such an ugly woman with such a turn of her cheeks suddenly became a star.”
Yesterday we talked about an incident in the popular Channel One show: a strict jury took up arms against 8-year-old Vika Starikova, who, in their opinion, simply did not have the right to sing such an adult Zemfira song. The child had to hear such things about himself that there was no end to his tears. Were Vladimir Pozner, Renata Litvinova and Sergei Yursky right? We continue the discussion. A girl comes out. She's eight years old. Came from Nizhny Tagil. And he sings “Live in your head” by Zemfira.
Sings unevenly.
There are different girls in the world: some go out, hoot and work like a German machine, others shake, bite their nails, but forget about everything on stage, others have fun, joke around and perceive everything as a game, others are not confident in themselves. These are the majority. The girl Victoria is one of those.
The little girl makes a mistake, then speeds up and delivers a pretty good cover overall. Mine. With blots, but honest and sometimes really talented.
Vika from Nizhny Tagil sang Zemfira’s song “Live in your head.” Photo: First channel
And then they start to trample her.
Yursky gets up first.
“I would dream that you would write this song,” the actor turned to the girl, referring to Zemfira’s song, written by her at the age of 35. - I feel the originality in the performance. This is not imitation. But, bowing to you, I’m afraid that on the next tour they will ask you to sing a different song. Or write something yourself that you didn’t present today. There's no need to rush. So you happened on big stage. Began! And don't let it be running. Let it be normal growth.
And presses the red button - home.
The girl begins to cry.
Victoria Starikova Live in your head. Moment of glory. Fragment of the release dated February 25, 2017.
Continues Renata Litvinova, who, of course, was given large amounts during Zemfira’s song. She was offended that the girl:
a) doesn’t know Zemfira’s songs;
b) doesn’t understand what the song is about;
c) the parents persuaded her to use the prohibited method.
Why is it prohibited? The parents, remembering the friendship of Zemfira and Renata, decided to persuade the child to sing exactly this in order to pity Litvinova?
Renata Litvinova did not appreciate the performance of her friend’s song as a child. Photo: First channel
The finishing touch is Vladimir Pozner, who believes that it is impermissible to release an untalented child to slaughter just to amuse parental vanity.
The only adequate person was Svetlakov, who tried to stop the madness and save the child.
I watched and watched this video. And I couldn’t understand: how can you be such callous, wooden and heartless idols? Why were they put there at all? Yursky was born in 1935, he does not know the songs of Zemfira, or Splin, or the rappers who come to the project. Why put him in an awkward position?
By what professional criteria did they kill the little one? Did director Litvinova or TV presenter Posner hear a marriage in the upper register or understand that the girl couldn’t hold her tessitura? People who had previously happily allowed professional acrobats, professional tightrope walkers, a professional magician, professional dancers, professional gymnasts into the project. For what? Who is interested in looking at them? Are we at the Zapashny circus for a casting?
And how is this even possible in principle: the child cries, and they gradually roll him into the asphalt with passion. What are you, comrades? This is a show. Let everything be imperfect. She tried, she hit almost everything, accompanied herself, watched her hands. Which makes the task twice as difficult.
Vladimir Pozner. Photo: First channel
Vladimir Vladimirovich Pozner and Sergei Yuryevich Yursky are so fond of remembering censorship and artistic councils that ruined a host of talents in the USSR.
When child prodigies take the stage, it’s already clear that they are great,” Posner explained.
It’s okay that Irina Arkhipova (the great Opera singer. - Ed.) came to the conservatory at the age of 23? Montgomery (jazz guitarist - Ed.) started playing guitar at 20. Khachaturian studied at physics and mathematics and until he was 19 he only heard about music.
Eight years old man. Eight. At this age, nothing can be understood - it happened, it didn’t happen. An eared miracle with a scythe. She sang unevenly, but sincerely, quite cleanly on the choruses, originally, did not copy, and put all her little heart into it.
As a result, the child was forced to throw a coin (!!!) to determine whether it stays on or not, because two judges are for it, two are against it. Medieval savagery and humiliation. It would be better if the revolver was immediately issued with one bullet - why waste time on trifles.
And, most importantly, not a single muscle moved on their faces when the child cried. Only Svetlakov, like a bear in a cage, was penduluming from Litvinova to Yursky.
Creative personalities, subtle natures, everything is clear.
“I sing this song that if you love a person, you don’t have to offend him,” a guilty Vika crucified in front of them on stage.
Is it possible to be more precise?
She's eight.
OPINION
Don't cripple children with fame
Natalia VARSEGOVA
Our nine-year-old Ksyusha dreams of getting on “The Voice.” Children". She watches the show and sees herself on stage, beautiful, sonorous and successful. It takes a lot of parental effort to explain to your child that all this is empty vanity. Look everyone, oh, what am I! - This is the path to spiritual destruction. Showing off and making faces for the entertainment of the public is a low thing for a decent child. (This is my husband’s and my opinion. We will consider objections.) ()
MEANWHILE
Mother crying girl on “Minute of Fame”: “I don’t understand why you should scold me?”
Vika Starikova's parents explain for the first time why they sent their child to the competition and why their little girl burst into tears on stage ()
Tonight on Channel One promises to be unusual. The channel has changed its broadcast schedule. The next episode of the "Voice. Children" program was not shown on Friday evening, as usual - instead, viewers of the channel were able to watch two more episodes of the detective story "Murka", and some even made assumptions about who exactly the terrible criminal Diamond is that everyone is looking for.
Those who were indignant at the absence children's show, one could take a look at the Saturday TV program for reassurance - after the evening news broadcast, the “vocalized” children would once again gather their fans in front of the screen. However, before the evening news there is another episode of “Minute of Glory” on the program. And here Channel One, to put it mildly, will surprise viewers.
This year the talent show has its anniversary season - it appeared on screens in 2007. However, judging by the airing time - evening prime, interest in him does not fade. But the reason for this now is not so much the performance of the participants, but the behavior of the current jury. Let us remind you that previously the jury of “Minute of Fame” also included famous people of our country, such as Alexander Maslyakov, Yuri Stoyanov, Sergei Shakurov and others. And more than once the judges’ statements made people talk about themselves. One only has to remember how many tears and indignations there were after the speeches of the writer Tatyana Tolstoy. And Alexander Maslyakov didn’t let the contestants off the hook. This is one of the “conditions of the game”: a show is a show.
But this season, the “duet” of Renat Litvinov - Vladimir Pozner has surpassed even the numbers of the country’s greatest talents in discussions among the television audience. At first, TV viewers were indignant when Renata Litvinova reproached the young participant for being too young to understand Zemfira’s songs. But then, on March 4, the program featured a performance by professional dancer Evgeny Smirnov from Krasnodar, who lost his leg in a car accident in 2012. By the way, this is not the first TV show in which Evgeniy takes part. Assessing the performance, Renata Litvinova, with her characteristic ability to choose words, called Smirnov “an amputee.” Then she said that he could have fastened his other leg - it shouldn’t be “so obviously absent.” But Vladimir Pozner spoke in front of Litvinova, who said the following to the dancer: “I absolutely admire you, but, it seems to me, there are forbidden techniques. When a person comes out, like you, without a leg, it’s impossible to say no.” And Vladimir Vladimirovich voted “against” the dance number.
After this scandalous discussion, the media did not subside, the video reached record number views, and in the middle of the week a message appeared that Channel One had fired the employee who was responsible for editing the program. Because he shouldn’t have broadcast such things to the whole country. However, this afternoon a video appeared on the Channel One website in which Pozner and Litvinova... apologize to Evgeny Smirnov.
Already at the beginning of this video, the viewer is shocked - Evgeny Smirnov decided to leave the “Minute of Fame”. Presenter Mikhail Boyarsky talks about this, as well as the fact that there are no restrictions in the project for any reason and it has always supported people with disabilities. But there is also a jury - and I want “no unpleasant aftertaste to be left where there should be admiration.” Mikhail Boyarsky invited Smirnov onto the stage, after which Vladimir Pozner left his place on the panel of judges and approached the participant to ask for forgiveness: “I want to apologize not for what I said, but for the fact that I said it in such a way that was not understood correctly. I ask you to participate in the project," says Posner.
However, Evgeniy says that he can no longer participate in the project, because there will be no objective decision: “I came to show my dance, but it was not my dance that was evaluated, but my disability group,” he says.
Renata Litvinova, having difficulty finding words, says that she is a director, and was looking for a director’s opportunity for how Evgeniy could continue to participate in the project. Hence her idea of “attaching the other leg.”
“It’s your resentment that speaks, but if you want to speak on behalf of people like you, you must pull yourself together and continue to fight. I didn’t want to offend you, because I voted “for,” says Litvinova.
However, the words of apology made by the judges could not dissuade Evgeniy. He thanked them and said that “he danced and will continue to dance, even if he leaves the project,” and that this will be an example for people who find themselves in the same situation as himself.
It is worth recalling here that Evgeny Smirnov also left the “Dancing” project on TNT, in which he participated - also fearing that he would not be judged objectively. And it wouldn’t be amiss to also remember how singer Diana Gurtskaya left the show on the Russia 1 channel. And to complain that our society, apparently, is not yet quite ready for the appearance of people with disabilities in the show. Although, for example, the program “Voice. Children”, in which Danil Pluzhnikov won, says the opposite. But, judging by foreign experience, the appearance of people with disabilities in the show does not necessarily mean that they automatically become winners (by the way, a similar precedent was in our “Voice” program). But they have the right to be full participants in the competition.
The video, according to RG, will be shown in the evening edition of the program. All that remains is to complain that a wide audience is attracted to talent shows precisely by this, and not bright numbers the participants themselves.
However, apparently, this is not the last surprise tonight that Channel One is preparing. After the show “The Voice. Children”, the second episode of the program “ProjectorParisHilton” is on air, which, as you know, cannot do without surprises.
At the same time, musician Yuri Loza decided to stand up for the director and actress
Next issue entertainment show"Minute of Fame" caused a storm of indignation among users social networks and representatives Russian show business. The reason for the fierce debate was the refereeing of Renata Litvinova, who called the dancer Evgeny Smirnov, who is missing one leg, an “amputee” and advised him to wear a prosthesis.
The "Minute of Fame" show continues to be rocked by scandals. So, in one of the episodes of the program, eight-year-old Victoria Starikova, who performed Zemfira’s composition “Live in Your Head,” was subjected to real execution. The jury members attacked the child with far from childish criticism, which brought little Vika to tears.
Another incident occurred on March 4 during the performance of the dance duet Alena Shcheneva and Evgeny Smirnov. The artists performed a poignant number to the song “Together” by Maxim Fadeev and Nargiz. According to Evgeniy, after a car accident his leg was amputated, but he did not give up dancing and now inspires people with disabilities.
However, not all members of the jury reacted to his action with understanding. Thus, TV presenter Vladimir Pozner called Evgeniy’s dance a “great feat,” but at the same time made a reservation that the young man used a “forbidden technique.” “When a person comes out, like you, without a leg, it is impossible to say no,” Posner explained and voted “against,” which caused a disapproving roar in the hall.
Then Renata Litvinova took the floor and decided to “sympathize” with Evgeniy, calling him an “amputee.” She then suggested that the contestant wear a second leg strap so that his disability would not be so obvious. Sergei Svetlakov stood up for the participant, as in the case of Vika Starikova. According to him, Evgeniy “did what many of us with two legs cannot do.” After this, the presenter of the program, Mikhail Boyarsky, pathetically thanked the jury members for their sincerity and honesty.
Unexpectedly volunteered to defend Renata Litvinova from the “accusers” Russian musician and blogger Yuri Loza. As the performer wrote on his page on Facebook, "an amputee is official name people with an amputated limb or limbs, and not an offensive nickname."
Loza noted that he had already seen this number in the video of Maxim Fadeev and Nargiz - “it is really impressive and touching.” However, to “get involved” with this number in the competition program is on par with healthy people the musician considers it “wrong and immoral in its own way.”
The artist said that it was not the jury members who should be “gouged out,” but the organizers. “Don’t pit children against people with disabilities and don’t force your media comrades to choose who gets ahead and who doesn’t! There shouldn’t be any winners here! I got my moment of fame and go home!” – Loza concluded.
Producer Maxim Fadeev holds the opposite point of view. According to him, until recently he considered Vladimir Pozner one of the best interviewers in Russia, but now he saw in him a person “with an absolutely cold heart.”
“Do I understand correctly that Mr. Posner is against the participation of people with any form of disability in any TV competitions? Their access there should be denied like lepers? And as if they don’t exist?” Fadeev asks in his column on Life.ru entitled "Amputation of conscience in prime time."
He was especially outraged by the behavior of Litvinova, who called Evgeniy an “amputee.” The producer noted that if Renata had uttered such a line on the air of any American TV show, she would have had to pay a fine for public insult and humiliation of a person, and in the future she would have been threatened with “real social isolation - from the inability to get a job to the loss of a circle friends."
“To summarize my text, I want to say that it is better to be physically disabled than spiritually disabled. I hope you understand me,” concluded Fadeev.
// Photo: Still from the “Minute of Glory” program
Recently, on the set of the Channel One program “Minute of Glory,” a scandal occurred that caused a storm of emotions among the public. Eight-year-old native of Nizhny Tagil Victoria Starikova performed Zemfira’s song “Live in Your Head,” accompanying herself on the piano. Not all members of the jury liked the girl’s performance: their opinions were divided. Renata Litvinova, Sergei Yursky and Vladimir Pozner criticized Victoria Starikova’s number. Listening to the opinions of the stars, Victoria burst into tears.
“It’s a strange situation, kind of stupid. I internally protest against this. This is some kind of illegal move. Excuse me, you good girl"- said Renata Litvinova.
Recently, the actress and director gave an interview in which she explained her position regarding young artists. According to Renata Litvinova, small children have no place on stage. However, the celebrity is sure that there are exceptions to this rule.
“The girl is so small, only eight years old. I think there is something wrong with this matter. This is, rather, the influence of the parents, indeed their pride, some kind of under-fulfillment. I know that if children don't move on, it becomes such a terrible trauma! They can't come to their senses. I wouldn’t let them into competitions like this, no matter what talented person neither was... Circus shows are another matter. They start very early because, as they say: “When, if not at this age?”... Or gymnasts who have to be very thin to fly. But no, I’m against it. There will be more life ahead. There is no need to inflict moral trauma on children,” the woman said.
Renata Litvinova’s position is shared by Vladimir Pozner. The presenter believes that young artists often satisfy the ambitions of their parents. “My view on children on stage has not changed... It hurts the child. Is it possible at this age to feel what Zemfira wanted to say? A man is eight years old, and he sings a song written by an older man who was very worried when he created it,” Posner said on a TV show.
The only one who stood up for Victoria Starikova was Sergei Svetlakov. The showman believes that the native of Nizhny Tagil does not sing for the sake of her parents. He also expressed confidence that Victoria understands the meaning of Zemfira’s composition. “In life, everything happens differently. It was her decision, even at the age of eight, to go on stage. I really love this song... It shows the talent of this child. At eight years old, she may be more mature than all of us,” Svetlakov said.
However, the young performer still dropped out of the project at the second stage. About this to journalists « Komsomolskaya Pravda» Victoria's mother said. As follows from the woman’s words, the opinions of the jury members were again divided, but the girl’s fate was no longer decided Lucky case. Therefore, the aspiring artist had to leave the TV show.
