First prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok': POVIN becomes the 13th contestant, while DOROFEEVA joins as a special judge

On September 17, 2026, the first prime show of the revamped season of 'Fabryka Zirok' took place on the SWEET.TV platform. Twelve contestants who passed the casting stage stepped onto the project's big stage for the first time, presented their prepared looks, and performed songs. The evening became a turning point for the show: viewers not only evaluated the performances but also determined the 13th contestant and took part in the charitable component of the voting. The premiere episode is already available to watch on SWEET.TV and for free on YouTube, and new episodes will air on Fridays.

POVIN — the 13th contestant: results of the viewer vote

The main intrigue of the evening was the announcement of the name of the 13th participant of the project. It was Veronika Stepanenko, performing under the stage name POVIN. She received 3,975 votes from viewers. In total, 26,938 votes were cast during the voting for the casting contestants. In addition to determining the new participant, viewers could symbolically support the contestants with hryvnia. Following the voting results, SWEET.TV committed to increasing the collected amount tenfold: a total of 269,380 hryvnia will be transferred to the Superhumans Center. The funds will be directed, in particular, to the department that helps Ukrainians restore their hearing.

DOROFEEVA in the role of special judge

The special guest of the first prime show was the singer DOROFEEVA. She joined the permanent judging trio — Ivan Klymenko, Iryna Horova, and Alan Badayev — and evaluated the first performances of the contestants. The artist particularly highlighted the show's staging: "I'm happy that there are such fresh, cool stagings in Ukraine, thank you for that." Speaking about modern artists, DOROFEEVA emphasized that today it is not enough to simply sing well. "A modern performer must be able to dance, sing, change looks, and give interviews, and all of that is very difficult. But I believe in you, you will make it all work out," she addressed the participants.

New musical stage and solo releases

The first prime show marked the start of a new musical stage of the project. Each of the twelve contestants presented a solo song, the releases of which are already available on the major streaming platforms. Thus, listeners had the opportunity to get acquainted separately with the music of the new participants and their own sound outside the context of the overall show. Oleinik also appeared on stage, who together with host Vladimir Dantes performed a song about that very girl "Olia." The hosts of the show were Vladimir Dantes and Dasha Kubik.

Format and availability of new episodes

The revamped 'Fabryka Zirok' continues to air on SWEET.TV on a weekly schedule — new episodes are published on Fridays. The premiere episode of the first prime show is also available for free viewing on YouTube. The project, combining elements of a talent show and a musical reality show, in the new season focuses on the versatility of the participants: from vocal abilities to choreography, work with looks, and media presence. The charitable component of the voting strengthens the social aspect of the show, turning the viewer's choice into a tool for supporting Ukrainian patients.