Anna Sedokova commented on replacing Lolita Milyavskaya on the show “Superstar!” on NTV. The singer stated that she did not aim to replace Lolita, but simply accepted the channel’s offer.
Singer and TV host Anna Sedokova has spoken publicly for the first time about her participation in the music show “Superstar!”, where she took the place of Lolita Milyavskaya in the project’s fifth season. The new season premiered on February 1, 2025, on NTV, and the changes in the lineup of hosts sparked noticeable public reaction.
Anna Sedokova’s position
In a social media post, Sedokova emphasized that she did not view her involvement in the project as replacing Lolita Milyavskaya. According to the artist, she accepted the channel’s offer with a clear understanding of the format’s specifics and the responsibility toward the show’s audience.
“I have immense respect for Lolita and her contribution to the entertainment industry. My task was not to replace her, but to create a new atmosphere within the project. I am grateful to the ‘Superstar!’ team for their trust and support,” Sedokova wrote.
The artist also noted that she sees the role of host as an independent professional challenge, rather than an attempt to compete with the previous faces of the show.
Why Lolita left the project
At the time of publication, no official statements from Lolita Milyavskaya regarding the reasons for her departure from the show had been released. According to sources close to the project’s production, the decision is related to the singer’s busy work schedule and her involvement in new television and concert projects.
Fans do not rule out her return in other formats on national television, given Lolita’s many years of experience as a host and her steady popularity with audiences.
Audience and industry reaction
The change of host prompted active discussion among viewers and within the professional community. Part of the audience perceived the channel’s decision as an attempt to refresh the visual and emotional language of the show while preserving its conceptual foundation. Other viewers expressed regret over Lolita’s departure, as her style and hosting manner had become an integral part of the project.
“Lolita is a legend, and her style is unmatched. But Anna is talented too — we’ll be watching,” users wrote on social media.
Within the television industry, such changes are viewed as a standard tool for adapting long-running formats to evolving audience expectations.
Project context
“Superstar!” is one of NTV’s key music projects, focused on artists who shaped the national pop culture of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The format combines elements of nostalgia with modern television production, and the host’s role goes beyond formal introductions, setting the emotional tone of each episode.
For Anna Sedokova, participation in the project became a logical continuation of her television career: previously, the singer had already worked in entertainment and music formats, where she proved herself to be a flexible media personality and a strong communicator as a host.
The show goes on
Despite the changes in the hosting lineup, “Superstar!” remains one of the most talked-about music projects of the season. Viewers continue to follow the artists’ performances and assess how the new host influences the show’s atmosphere and dynamics.
In this case, the change of host became not merely a personnel decision, but a reflection of a broader trend — the desire of music television to combine proven formats with a refreshed presentation and a new media context.
