--- title: "First prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok': POVIN becomes the 13th contestant, while DOROFEEVA joins as a special judge" description: "On September 17, the first prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok' aired on SWEET.TV: POVIN became the 13th contestant following the vote, while DOROFEEVA joined the judging trio. A total of 269,380 UAH was collected for the Superhumans Center." date: 2026-09-18T16:26:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/fabryka-zirok-2026-first-prime-show-povin-dorofeeva tags: [fabryka-zirok, sweet-tv, dorofeeva, povin, ukraine-tv, talent-show, superhumans-center] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # First prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok': POVIN becomes the 13th contestant, while DOROFEEVA joins as a special judge ![DOROFEEVA as a special judge on the first prime show of the updated Factory of Stars](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/19/fabryka-zirok-2026-pervoe-praim-shou-povin-dorofeeva/fabryka-zirok-2026-pervoe-praim-shou-povin-dorofeeva-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - On September 17, 2026, the first prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok' took place on SWEET.TV with the participation of 12 contestants. - Veronika Stepanenko (POVIN) became the 13th participant, receiving 3,975 votes out of 26,938 cast. - DOROFEEVA served as a special judge alongside Ivan Klymenko, Iryna Horova, and Alan Badayev. - Following the vote, 269,380 UAH will be transferred to the Superhumans Center for hearing restoration. - Each of the 12 participants released a solo song on streaming platforms; new episodes air on Fridays. 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. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Revamped 'Fabryka Zirok' 2026: DOROFEEVA becomes a judge, while POVIN becomes the 13th contestant - photos](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/trends/onovlena-fabrika-zirok-2026-dorofeeva-stala-1789739349.html) - Источник подтверждает дату эфира (17.09.2026), имя 13-й фабрикантки (POVIN / Вероника Степаненко), количество голосов (3975 за POVIN, 26 938 всего), сумму благотворительного сбора (269 380 грн), состав судей и цитаты DOROFEEVA. Данные согласованы. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Who became the 13th participant of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok'? **A:** The 13th contestant was Veronika Stepanenko, performing under the pseudonym POVIN. She received 3,975 votes from viewers during the viewer vote on September 17, 2026. ### Q: Who was the special judge at the first prime show? **A:** The special judge was the singer DOROFEEVA. She joined the permanent judging trio: Ivan Klymenko, Iryna Horova, and Alan Badayev. ### Q: Where will the funds collected during the voting go? **A:** SWEET.TV will increase the collected amount tenfold, and a total of 269,380 hryvnia will be transferred to the Superhumans Center. The funds will be directed, in particular, to the hearing restoration department for Ukrainian patients. ### Q: When do new episodes of 'Fabryka Zirok' air and where can they be watched? **A:** New episodes air on Fridays on SWEET.TV. The premiere episode is also available for free on YouTube. ### Q: What is new in the musical stage of the project? **A:** Each of the 12 contestants presented a solo song, the releases of which are available on the major streaming platforms. This allows listeners to get acquainted with the individual sound of each participant.