According to the latest television programming announcements, major Bulgarian broadcasters are launching their autumn television seasons earlier than usual, with reality formats and hit game shows kicking off at the end of August. BTV and Nova TV have unveiled extensive schedules featuring landmark milestone seasons, returning champions, and new hosting duos across top-tier prime-time productions.
BTV Launches Milestone Seasons of The Farm and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
The tenth anniversary season of “The Farm” premieres on Monday, August 31, at 8:00 PM, according to BTV. Krasi Radkov transitions from comedic roles to co-hosting the reality format alongside his wife, Stanislava Gancheva. They share hosting duties with another married couple, rapper Yonislav Yotov-Toto and his wife Kristin. Operating under the motto “Blood is not water,” the production features participating pairs, including 2001 Miss Bulgaria Ivayla Bakalova paired with her twin sister Bozhidara—who competed in the show’s third season—alongside engaged couple Kristiyan and Eleorona from “The Bachelor.”
Following the premiere, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (“Стани богат”) returns on September 1 at 6:00 PM to celebrate its 25th anniversary on air, hosted by Niki Kanchev, as reported by BTV. The grand prize reaches 125,000 euros, and contestants choose whether to play by the rules of early seasons or recent formats. Additionally, the network debuts “The Bachelor: Love in Paradise” on September 1, taking place in a mansion on the Greek island of Rhodes. Journalist Mira Dobreva’s daughter, Lora Dobreva, traveled to Greece to film a dedicated studio show for the romantic reality series, which integrates into “Predi obed.” On September 6, the 12th season of “The Voice of Bulgaria” launches with returning hosts Boryana Bratoeva and Vladimir Zombori.
Nova TV Brings Back All-Star Game Competitions and New Hosts
Nova TV fields an all-star lineup for the eighth season of “Igri na volyata” (“Games of Will”), currently filming along the Black Sea coast. The competitive roster includes past winners Miroslav Velikov (Season 7), Martin Kanev (Season 6), Ivan Ralev (Season 5), Aleksa Erski (Season 4), Andrey Gridin (Season 3), and Svetlin Mitev (Season 6), according to Nova TV. Track athlete Ivet Lalova-Colio joins the program as a co-host alongside rapper Pavel Nikolov, with the premiere anticipated on Saturday, September 5, at 8:00 PM. Dimitar Rachkov returns to host the entertainment format “Sing or Lie” (“Пееш или лъжеш”), where celebrities guess which contestants possess genuine vocal talent.
BNT Prepares Sixth Season of Under Cover
Bulgarian National Television (BNT) schedules the sixth season of the crime drama series “Under Cover” (“Под прикритие”) for an autumn release. The storyline explores the origins of the criminal group involving Dzharo, Ivo Andonov, Kukata, and Kosama, while introducing new mobsters Tony Amigoto and his wife, Viktoriya Vlashka, according to BNT announcements.
Pro Tip: Keep track of premiere schedules across competing channels to catch simultaneous prime-time launches, as networks deploy major reality and game show formats earlier than in previous years.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the autumn television season start in Bulgaria?
Major broadcasters are launching their schedules early, with BTV kicking off “The Farm” on August 31 at 8:00 PM, followed by “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” on September 1.
Who are the hosts for the tenth season of The Farm?
According to BTV, the anniversary season is co-hosted by two married couples: Krasi Radkov and Stanislava Gancheva, alongside rapper Yonislav Yotov-Toto and his wife Kristin.
What is the grand prize for the 25th-anniversary season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
The top prize for the milestone season is 125,000 euros, with contestants selecting their preferred set of rules from past or current eras.
Which past winners return for the eighth season of Games of Will?
Nova TV reports that the new season features past champions Miroslav Velikov, Martin Kanev, Ivan Ralev, Aleksa Ерски, Andrey Gridin, and Svetlin Mitev.
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