This year, Zvezda Granda will crown the winner of its eighteenth season in a final that will be remembered forever – and not just because of the contestants, but because of a huge change that shook the entire region! After more than two decades, this is the first final without the legendary founder Saša Popović, who passed away this year. His spirit still hovers over the competition, and the organizers decided to honor him in a special way – by introducing a statue with his likeness as a prize for the winner! Yes, you read that right – the winner will take home not only a car and a song but also a symbolic statue of Saša Popović, a touching gesture showing how important this man was to the show.
The final will be held on June 28 and promises to be different, more emotional, and more spectacular than ever. Voja Nedeljković, one of the producers, said this is the least they could do for Saša. His widow, Suzana Jovanović, will personally present the statue, marking her first TV appearance since Saša’s death in March. Emotions are running high, and the whole team and audience feel the weight of the moment.
This season also brought other interesting facts – contestants range in age from 18 to 38, and for the first time, three contestants from Croatia are competing in the final! This means the Croatian audience will be able to vote, a novelty in the competition’s history. The mentors shone, with Snežana Đurišić bringing four finalists, while Dragan Stojković Bosanac has only one. Ceca Ražnatović, usually a jury member, will not attend the final as she has a concert in Niš the same day.
All in all, this final promises to be unforgettable, full of surprises and emotions. Saša Popović was the pillar of this show, and now his legacy lives on through the new award and the memory that will forever remain in the hearts of viewers and contestants. If you thought you’ve seen it all in Zvezda Granda, get ready for a shock – this final will be unlike anything before!
So, what do you think? Is this the end of an era or the start of something new and better? Will the Saša Popović statue become a symbol to inspire new generations? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just crack a joke – because you don’t see stuff like this every day!
