Tanssii tähtien kanssa


Tanssii tähtien kanssa is a Finnish version of the British reality TV competition Strictly Come Dancing and is part of the Dancing with the Stars franchise. The show has run on MTV3 since 3 March 2006, on Sunday evenings. The twelfth season was aired in the autumn 2019.
The show was originally hosted by Marco Bjurström and Ella Kanninen. Ella Kanninen left the show after the second season and was replaced by model and Season 2 contestant Vanessa Kurri. In 2009, Kurri was replaced by Vappu Pimiä after only one season. Marco Bjurstöm left the series after Season 4 and Mikko Leppilampi took over as host. Ella Kanninen returned to host the seventh season due to Pimiä's maternity leave; Pimiä returned to host the eighth season with Leppilampi.
A talk show Vappu tähtien kanssa was broadcast during the fifth season of the main show. Based on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, it is a companion show to Tanssii tähtien kanssa. It aired during the run of the main show on MTV3 and was hosted by Vappu Pimiä, who also hosted the main show at the time.
The series' title is a pun on the title of the film Dances with Wolves, Tanssii susien kanssa.
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Professional partners

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Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

Contestants:
  • Tomi Metsäketo partnered by Sanna Hirvaskari, eventual winners
  • Kristiina Elstelä partnered by Marko Keränen, runners-up
  • Jone Nikula partnered by Katja Koukkula, sixth eliminated
  • Keith "Keke" Armstrong partnered by Helena Ahti-Hallberg, fifth eliminated
  • Markus Pöyhönen partnered by Sanna Hento, fourth eliminated
  • Katja Kannonlahti partnered by Jussi Väänänen, third eliminated
  • Suvi Miinala partnered by Juha Pykäläinen, second eliminated
  • Leena Harkimo partnered by Erik Hento, first eliminated

Season 2 (2007)

Contestants:
  • Mariko Pajalahti partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, eventual winners
  • Sari Siikander partnered by Mikko Ahti, runners-up
  • Sami Sarjula partnered by Sanna Hirvaskari, sixth eliminated
  • Eppu Salminen partnered by Anna Sainila, fifth eliminated
  • Jani Sievinen partnered by Helena Ahti-Hallberg, fourth eliminated
  • Vanessa Kurri partnered by Marko Keränen, third eliminated
  • Roman Schatz partnered by Saara Huovinen, second eliminated
  • Pirkko Arstila partnered by Vesa Anttila, first eliminated
Singer Kirill Babitzin was to take part in the competition, but he suddenly died on 31 January. His place was taken by Schatz.

Season 3 (2008)

Contestants:
  • partnered by Mikko Ahti, eventual winners
  • Nicke Lignell partnered by Susa Matson, runners-up
  • Tuuli Matinsalo partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, eighth eliminated
  • Antti Kaikkonen partnered by Satu Markkanen, seventh eliminated
  • Joonas Hytönen partnered by Kati Koivisto, sixth eliminated
  • Vappu Pimiä partnered by Jani Rasimus, fifth eliminated
  • Merja Larivaara partnered by Janne Talasma, fourth eliminated
  • Jimi Pääkallo partnered by Anna Sainila, third eliminated
  • Jyrki Anttila partnered by Satu Suomi, second eliminated
  • Sikke Sumari partnered by Daniel Ylimäki, first eliminated

Season 4 (2009)

Contestants:
  • Satu Tuomisto partnered by Janne Talasma eventual winners
  • Pirkko Mannola partnered by Mika Jauhiainen, runners-up
  • Rosa Meriläinen partnered by Sami Helenius, eighth eliminated
  • Wilson Kirwa partnered by Susa Matson, seventh eliminated
  • Kim Herold partnered by Sanni Siurua, sixth eliminated
  • Miia Nuutila partnered by Vesa Anttila, fifth eliminated
  • Bettina Sågbom partnered by Jani Rasimus, fourth eliminated
  • Mato Valtonen partnered by Janica Mattsson, third eliminated
  • Rolf Nordström partnered by Nitta Kortelainen, second eliminated
  • Simo Frangén partnered by Satu Markkanen, first eliminated

Season 5 (2010)

Contestants:
  • Antti Tuisku partnered by Anna-Liisa Bergström, eventual winners
  • Laura Voutilainen partnered by Marko Keränen, runners-up
  • Jukka Rasila partnered by Saana Akiola, eighth eliminated
  • Joona Puhakka partnered by Sanni Siurua, seventh eliminated
  • Nasima Razmyar partnered by Jani Rasimus, sixth eliminated
  • Jethro Rostedt partnered by Susa Matson, fifth eliminated
  • Satu Silvo partnered by Sami Helenius, fourth eliminated
  • Maria Jungner partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, third eliminated
  • Juha Veijonen partnered by Sanna Hirvaskari, second eliminated
  • Anna Perho partnered by Janne Talasma, eliminated first

Season 6 (2011)

Contestants:
  • Viivi Pumpanen partnered by Matti Puro, eventual winners
  • Jarppi Leppälä partnered by Anna-Liisa Bergstrom, runners-up
  • Jani Toivola partnered by Jutta Helenius, eight eliminated
  • Mikko Parikka partnered by Katri Mäkinen, seventh eliminated
  • Satu Ruotsalainen partnered by Sami Helenius, sixth eliminated
  • Jukka Tammi partnered by Saana Akiola, fifth eliminated
  • Siiri Nordin partnered by Jani Rasimus, fourth eliminated
  • Anneli Sari partnered by Marko Keränen, third eliminated
  • Veeti Kallio partnered by Susa Matson, second eliminated
  • Mari Perankoski partnered by Toni Rasimus, first eliminated

Season 7 (2012)

The seventh season aired in autumn 2012. Comedian Krisse Salminen won the season with Matti Puro, who also won the previous season.

Season 8 (2013)

The eighth season began on 15 September 2013. In this season, first time in the show's history, a competitor withdrew from the competition. Chef Harri Syrjänen injured his foot while practicing the dance and had to withdraw.
  • Raakel Lignell partnered by Jani Rasimus, eight eliminated but returned to competition; eventual winners
  • Manuela Bosco partnered by Matti Puro, runners-up
  • Harri Syrjänen partnered by Jutta Helenius, withdrew on 11 November 2013
  • Sari Havas partnered by Mikko Ahti, seventh eliminated
  • Juhani Tamminen partnered by Susa Matson, sixth eliminated
  • Sami Hedberg partnered by Anna Sainila, fifth eliminated
  • Mert Otsamo partnered by Ansku Bergström, fourth eliminated
  • Mariska partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, third eliminated
  • Juno partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, second eliminated
  • Noora Karma partnered by Janne Talasma, first eliminated

Season 9 (2014)

The ninth season began in October 2014 and ended in November 2014.
  • Pete Parkkonen partnered by Katri Mäkinen, winners
  • Anu Sinisalo partnered by Jani Rasimus, runners-up
  • Janna Hurmerinta partnered by Matti Puro, eighth eliminated
  • Cristal Snow partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, seventh eliminated
  • Kaj Kunnas partnered by Susa Matson, sixth eliminated
  • Anne Kukkohovi partnered by Marko Keränen, fifth eliminated
  • Sonja "Soikku" Hämäläinen partnered by Jurijs Trosenko, fourth eliminated
  • Tommi Evilä partnered by Jutta Helenius, third eliminated
  • Kai Vaine partnered by Lumi Rae, second eliminated
  • Sinikka Sokka partnered by Topi Vierimaa, first eliminated

Season 10 (2017)

Tenth season began on 12 February 2017.
  • Anna-Maija Tuokko partnered by Matti Puro, winners
  • Kirsi Alm-Siira partnered by Marko Keränen, runners-up
  • Laura Malmivaara partnered by Mikko Ahti, withdrew on 16 April 2017.
  • Eevi Teittinen partnered by Jani Rasimus, sixth eliminated
  • Musta Barbaari partnered by Katri Mäkinen, fifth eliminated
  • Pepe Willberg partnered by Jutta Helenius, fourth eliminated
  • Ali Jahangiri partnered by Saana Akiola, third eliminated
  • Hanna Sumari partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated
  • Kasmir partnered by Ansku Bergström, withdrew on 2 March 2017.
  • Jarkko Tamminen partnered by Susa Matson, first eliminated

Season 11 (2018)

Eleventh season began on 16 September 2018.
  • Edis Tatli partnered by Katri Mäkinen, winners
  • Hannes Suominen partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, runners-up
  • Tuure Boelius partnered by Ansku Bergström, third place
  • Marja Hintikka partnered by Matti Puro, seventh eliminated
  • Pekka Pouta partnered by Jutta Helenius, sixth eliminated
  • Jaana Pelkonen partnered by Marko Keränen, fifth eliminated
  • Lotta Näkyvä partnered by Mikko Ahti, fourth eliminated
  • Aki Linnanahde partnered by Saana Akiola, third eliminated
  • Marita Taavitsainen partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated
  • Aino-Kaisa Saarinen partnered by Jurijs Trosenko, first eliminated

Season 12 (2019)

Twelfth season was between 22 September and 1 December 2019.
  • Christoffer Strandberg partnered by Jutta Helenius, winners
  • Jannika B partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, runners-up
  • Meeri Koutaniemi partnered by Matti Puro, third place
  • Laura Lepistö partnered by Marko Keränen, sixth eliminated
  • Veronica Verho partnered by Jani Rasimus, fifth eliminated
  • Olli Herman partnered by Katri Mäkinen, fourth eliminated
  • Timo Lavikainen partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, third eliminated
  • partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated
  • Mika Poutala partnered by Ansku Bergström, first eliminated
  • Mikael Jungner partnered by Saana Akiola, withdrew due injury
Mikael Junger broke his left ankle during the first live broadcast while doing a leap, leading to his withdrawal. Once during the season, the teaching dance partners were changed for one week. This is why the first ever same-sex partners in the Finnish competition was seen on 3 November, with Christoffer Strandberg and Matti Puro performing a Paso Doble, and Meeri Koutaniemi and Katri Mäkinen dancing a Fox-trot.

Season 13 (2020)

Thirteenth season aired in autumn 2020.
  • Touko Aalto partnered by Jutta Helenius, first eliminated
  • Kristiina Halttu partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, second eliminated
  • Minna Parikka partnered by Matti Puro, third eliminated
  • Shirly Karvinen partnered by Jani Rasimus, fourth eliminated
  • Janina Fry partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, fifth eliminated
  • Jesse Markin partnered by Claudia Ketonen, sixth eliminated
  • Sami Sykkö partnered by Ansku Bergström, seventh eliminated
  • Jukka Hildén partnered by Katri Mäkinen, eighth eliminated
  • Niklas Hagman partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19
  • Jare Brand partnered by Saana Akiola, third place
  • Miisa Rotola-Pukkila partnered by Marko Keränen, runners-up
  • Virpi Sarasvuo partnered by Sami Helenius, winners

Season 14 (2021)

Fourteenth season aired in autumn 2021
  • partnered by Claudia Ketonen, first eliminated.
  • Elina Gustafsson partnered by Ansku Bergström, second eliminated.
  • Kristo Salminen partnered by Saana Akiola, third eliminated. In 19 September Salminen danced with Claudia Ketonen due his partner being sick
  • Mikael Gabriel partnered by Tiia Elg, fourth eliminated.
  • Viivi Huuska partnered by Matti Puro, fifth eliminated.
  • Sita Salminen partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, sixth eliminated.
  • Kiti Kokkonen partnered by Marko Keränen, seventh eliminated
  • Jenni Poikelus partnered by Sami Helenius, eighth eliminated
  • Aki Riihilahti partnered by Katri Mäkinen, ninth eliminated
  • Waltteri Torikka partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, 3rd placed
  • Krista Siegfrids partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, 2nd placed
  • Ernest Lawson partnered by Anniina Koivuniemi, winners
This season marked second time when same-sex partner is presented, since Elina Gustafsson and Ansku Bergström are both women. On 17 October the teaching dance partners were changed for one week. During this week, 6 out of 7 remaining partners were same-sex.

Season 15 (2022)

Season 15 aired in autumn 2022. Winner of the previous season, Ernest Lawson replaced Mikko Leppilampi as a shows host.
  • Evelina partnered by Marko Keränen, first eliminated.
  • Katariina Kaitue partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, second eliminated
  • Joel Harkimo partnered by Tiia Elg, third eliminated
  • Alma Hätönen partnered by Aleksi Seppänen, forth eliminated
  • Siim Liivik partnered by Katri Mäkinen, fifth eliminated
  • Maaret Kallio partnered by Sami Helenius, sixth eliminated
  • Mikko Nousiainen partnered by Kerttu Nieminen, seventh eliminated
  • Signmark partnered by Anniina Koivuniemi, eighth eliminated. On October 30 Signmark danced with Katri Mäkinen during "Roosa nauha " prodcast due to Koivuniemi being sick. It was later announced that Mäkinen will dance with him for the rest of the season due to Koivuniemi withdrawing.
  • Jaakko Loikkanen partnered by Ansku Bergström, third place.
  • Sonja Kailassaari partnered by Matti Puro, runner-up.
  • Benjamin Peltonen partnered by Saana Akiola, winners.
This season marks the first time when there is a deaf student and a "second generation" student.

Season 16 (2023)

Season 16 aired in autumn 2023.
  • Jussi Heikelä partnered by Claudia Ketonen, first eliminated.
  • Maria Guzenina partnered by Sami Helenius, second eliminated.
  • Mikko Penttilä partnered by Kerttu Nieminen, third eliminated.
  • Pia Penttala partnered by Marko Keränen, forth eliminated.
  • Sointu Borg partnered by Henri Tanner, fifth eliminated.
  • Shawn Huff partnered by Saana Akiola, sixth eliminated.
  • Jarkko Niemi partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, withrewd due Niemi's health issues.
  • Emma Kimiläinen partnered by Matti Puro, eighth eliminated.
  • Yeboyah partnered by Valtteri Palin, seventh eliminated but returned to competition, eventually third place.
  • Matti Suur-Hamari partnered by Katri Riihilahti, runner-up.
  • Pernilla Böckerman partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, winners.
Actor Jarkko Niemi announced his withdrawal due health issues on November 13th. During previous week, Niemi had got sick with a flu, which had a significant impact on his dance practices. By the end of the week, he felt better and Niemi was able to return to the dance hall, but on Sunday night's broadcast, his condition worsened again. Doctor ordered him a weeklong exercise ban. Yeboyah and her partner returned to the contest due Niemi's withdrawal. This season's final had extremely tight results with 3rd placed partner receiving 10%, runner-ups 44,7% and winners 45,3% of the votes.

Season 17 (2024)

Season 17 aired in autumn 2024.
  • Annimari Korte partnered by Matti Puro, first eliminated
  • Susani Mahadura partnered by Mikko Matikka, second eliminated
  • Sami Uotila partnered by Claudia Ketonen, third eliminated
  • Olli Halonen partnered by Kerttu Nieminen, fourth eliminated
  • Mika Saukkonen partnered by Liisa Setälä, fifth eliminated
  • Niina Lahtinen partnered by Sami Helenius, sixth eliminated
  • Gogi Mavromichalis partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, seventh eliminated
  • Arja Koriseva partnered by Valtteri Palin, eight eliminated
  • Bess partnered by Marko Keränen, 3rd place
  • Isaac Sene partnered by Kastanja Rauhala, runner-ups
  • Linnea Leino partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, winners

Season 18 (2025)

Season 18 aired in autumn 2025. This was Vappu Pimiä's final season as a host.
  • Sara Siipola partnered by Jurijs "Jurza" Trosenko, first eliminated
  • Mira Luoti partnered by Anssi Heikkilä, second eliminated
  • Mikko Silvennoinen partnered by Matti Puro, third eliminated. In 14 September Silvennoinen danced with Katri Riihilahti due his partner being sick.
  • Tia-Maria "Tinze" Sokka partnered by Valtteri Palin, fourth eliminated
  • Pippa Laukka partnered by Marko Keränen, fifth eliminated
  • Marko Anttila partnered by Kia Lehmuskoski, withdrew due injury
  • Minna Kuukka partnered by Mikko Ahti, sixth eliminated
  • Kristiina Mäkelä partnered by Sami Helenius, seventh eliminated
  • Paulus Arajuuri partnered by Liisa Setälä, 3rd place
  • Eric "Lakko" Savolainen partnered by Kastanja Rauhala, runner-ups
  • Johannes Holopainen partnered by Katri Riihilahti, winners
This season marked the third time, since season 14, when same-sex partner are presented, since both Mikko Silvennoinen and Matti Puro are men. Marko Anttila hurt his foot while doing "sports-day-warm-up". Doctor told him that he can't continue the compotition.