Ellada Eheis Talento (season 3)
The 2010 season of Ellada Eheis Talento is the third season of the programme presented by Christos Ferentinos with judges Ilias Psinakis, Eugenia Manolidou and Vaggelis Perris. Eugenia Manolidou was confirmed as a part of the judging panel, replacing Matthildi Maggira.[1] In spite of the rumours, it was also confirmed that Christos Ferentinos will return for hosting the third season of the show. The audition episodes started on 19 March 2010. The semi-final episodes started on 30 April 2010. There were total of 4 semi-finals and a wild card round. The final of the show aired on 4 June 2010. It was won by 55-year-old singer Nikos Georgas, while comparisons had been noted by the judges and by the media as being analogous to the Susan Boyle of Greece.
| Ellada Eheis Talento | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
| Hosted by | Christos Ferentinos |
| Judges | Ilias Psinakis Eugenia Manolidou Vaggelis Perris George Levendis (audition guest) |
| Winner | Nikos Georgas |
| Runner-up | Loukis Agrotis |
| Release | |
| Original network | ANT1 |
| Original release | 19 March – 4 June 2010 |
| Season chronology | |
Auditions
The application process took place throughout January and February 2010.
Semi-finals
The semi-final episodes started on 30 April 2010 and finished on 21 May.
Semi-finals summary
The "Order" columns list the order of appearance each act made for every episode.
| Key | X Buzzed out |
Won the public vote |
Won the judges' vote |
Won the public vote in the studio |
|---|
Semi-final 1 (30 April)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes and Judges' Choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psinakis | Manolidou | Perris | |||
| 1 | Acrobarouf | Acrobatics | — | — | — |
| 2 | LMC Lockers | Locking Dancing | — | — | — |
| 3 | Alexander Katsakis | Beatbox | — | X | X |
| 4 | Nikos Diamantopoulos | Magician | — | — | — |
| 5 | Joe | Drag Show | — | X | — |
| 6 | Ilias and Andraias | Dance of the Glasses | — | — | — |
| 7 | No Limits | Parkour | — | — | — |
| 8 | Barb Wire Dolls | Group | — | X | — |
| 9 | Loukis Agrotis | Speed Painter | — | — | — |
| 10 | Pantelis Mpourikos | Michael Jackson Dance | — | X | — |
| 11 | Almaza Show | Theatrical Dance | — | X | — |
| 12 | Nikos Georgas | Singer | — | — | — |
Semi-final 2 (7 May)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes and Judges' Choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psinakis | Manolidou | Perris | |||
| 1 | Philarmonica of Lamia | Musicians | — | — | — |
| 2 | Dead Prezz Junior | Break Dance | — | — | — |
| 3 | Grace Niarou | Singer | X | — | X |
| 4 | Kelmis and Ermis | Magicians | — | — | — |
| 5 | Stylez | BMX FlatLand | — | — | — |
| 6 | Xronis Karakasidis | Singer | — | — | — |
| 7 | Alex and Lana | Dancers | — | — | — |
| 8 | Chris Cross | lissomeness and Quick Escape | — | — | — |
| 9 | Rua Mat | Hip Pop Group | — | — | — |
| 10 | Dimi | Dancer | — | — | — |
| 11 | A.S Kabros | Karate | — | — | — |
| 12 | VIP Babe | Sexy Carwash | — | X | — |
Semi-final 3 (14 May)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes and Judges' Choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psinakis | Manolidou | Perris | |||
| 1 | Dimitra Moraiti | Dancer | — | — | — |
| 2 | Onana | Singer | — | — | — |
| 3 | Uher Julhakian | Music With Spoons | — | — | — |
| 4 | Arko | Magicians | — | — | — |
| 5 | Miss Diamond | Drag Show | — | — | — |
| 6 | Themis Iwannou | Freestyle Football | — | — | — |
| 7 | Stefanos Malatzis | Singer | — | — | — |
| 8 | Angels | Tae Kwon Do | — | — | — |
| 9 | Froixos Papadatos | Spray painting | — | — | — |
| 10 | Maybe in Heaven`It Doesn't Rain | Singers/Songwriters | — | — | — |
| 11 | Sissi Stamati | Fire Show/Singer | — | X | X |
Semi-final 4 (21 May)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes and Judges' Choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psinakis | Manolidou | Perris | |||
| 1 | LAB Boys | Breakdance | — | — | — |
| 2 | Alexander Basileiou | Magician/Singer | — | — | — |
| 3 | Playground | Singers/Dancers | — | — | — |
| 4 | Marilena Parti | Reverse Speech | — | — | — |
| 5 | Immortal Sirious | Dancers/Percussion instrument | — | — | — |
| 6 | Adimi | Magician | — | — | — |
| 7 | Eleytheria Paradia | Singer | — | — | — |
| 8 | Giannis Araxwbitis | Dog Training Coach | — | — | — |
| 9 | Alexandros Pamporis | Zeibekiko | — | — | — |
| 10 | Eythimios Mixalis | Freestyle Basketball | — | — | — |
| 11 | Street Heroes From Brotherhood | Dancers/Lyrics/Singers | — | — | — |
| 12 | O Proikismenos | Dancer | — | — | — |
Wild Card Show (28 May)
The Wild Card Show was held on 28 May and concludes four acts who came second on public votes, during the semi-finals and six judges pics. For judges pics, each judge had to choose two acts from the semi-finals. One act, who had made it into the Wild Card Show from the public votes, could not participate.
Wild Card Show summary
The "Order" columns list the order of appearance each act made for every episode.
| Key | X Buzzed out |
Won the judges' vote |
Won the public vote in the studio |
|---|
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes and Judges' Choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psinakis | Manolidou | Perris | |||
| 1 | Rua Mat (Public choice) | Hip Pop Group | — | X | — |
| 2 | Stefanos Malatzis (Public choice) | Singer | — | — | — |
| 3 | Miss Diamond (Perris choice) | Drag Show | — | — | — |
| 4 | Immortal Sirious (Manolidou choice) | Dancers/Percussion instrument | — | — | — |
| 5 | Onana (Psinakis choice) | Singer | — | — | — |
| 6 | Pantelis Mpourikos (Public choice) | Dancer | — | X | X |
| 7 | Barb Wire Dolls (Perris choice) | Group | — | — | — |
| 8 | Joe (Psinakis choice) | Drag Show | — | — | — |
| 9 | Alex and Lana (Manolidou choice) | Dancers | — | — | — |
Final (4 June)
The live final was held on Friday 4 June. Each of the acts performed in front of the judges and vying for the public vote.
Final summary
| Key | Winner |
Runner-up |
|---|
| Performance Order |
Artist | Genre | Act |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitra Moraiti | Dancing | Dancer |
| 2 | Philarmonica of Lamia | Musicians | |
| 3 | Alexander Basileiou | /Singing | Magician/Singer |
| 4 | Angels | Tae Kwon Do | |
| 5 | Arko | Magicians | |
| 6 | Alexandros Pamporis | Dancing | Zeibekiko |
| 7 | Onana | Singing | Singer |
| 8 | Loukis Agrotis | Speed Painting | Speed Painter |
| 9 | Dead Prezz Junior' | Dancing | Break Dancers |
| 10 | O Proikismenos | Dancing | Dancer |
| 11 | Immortal Sirious | Dancing | Dancers/Percussion instrument |
| 12 | Nikos Georgas | Singing | Singer |
| 13 | Dimi | Dancing | Dancer |
| 14 | Acrobarouf | Acrobatics |
References
- "Επίσημα εκτός "Ταλέντου" η Μαγγίρα". Gossip-tv.gr. 19 February 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2012.