Małgorzata Stępień returned to television after a 24-year absence, appearing on the latest episode of “The Voice of Poland,” according to Jastrząb Post. Stępień previously placed just outside the podium in the first edition of the talent show “Idol.” Her comeback performance of the track “Rescue Me” by Fornelli Bass prompted three coaches—Michał Szpak, Kuba Badach, and Edyta Bartosiewicz—to turn their chairs, while Tomson and Baron abstained due to past industry connections.
The 24-Year Absence and Industry Pressure
According to Jastrząb Post, Stępień stepped away from the show-business spotlight primarily to care for her ailing mother. However, personal caregiving was not the only factor behind her prolonged hiatus from the industry. During a guest appearance on TVN’s “Dzień Dobry TVN” last year, the singer detailed creative and personal pressures she faced following her initial success on “Idol.”
“In the moment when you have a multitude of prompters in your life who tell you to be ‘the second Anastacia,’ ‘the second Tina Turner,’ and you want to be yourself and you don’t want to fight windmills, you back off,” Stępień stated, as reported by Jastrząb Post. She added that industry figures pushed her to alter her vocal range and appearance, noting requests such as “Be like Anastacia” and demands that she lose weight. Refusing to compromise her artistic identity, she decided to wait for her own time.
Reuniting With Peers on “The Voice of Poland”
During her blind audition on “The Voice of Poland,” Stępień surprised the coaching panel by revealing existing professional relationships with them. “Your colleagues were my band,” she told Tomson and Baron, pointing out their shared history, according to Jastrząb Post.
Stępień ultimately chose to join Kuba Badach’s team after noting that they had previously studied together at the Academy of Music in Katowice. Jastrząb Post reported that Stępień initially believed only Michał Szpak had turned his chair during her performance. Once the other coaches clarified the situation, she humorously directed her choice toward Badach.
Did you know? Małgorzata Stępień finished just outside the podium in the inaugural season of “Idol” 24 years before making her competitive return on “The Voice of Poland.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Małgorzata Stępień leave show business?
According to statements reported by Jastrząb Post, Stępień stepped back to care for her sick mother and to escape industry pressure to conform to specific pop personas rather than her own artistic style.
Which coaches turned their chairs for Małgorzata Stępień?
Michał Szpak, Kuba Badach, and Edyta Bartosiewicz turned their chairs during her performance of “Rescue Me,” according to Jastrząb Post.
Which team did Małgorzata Stępień join?
She joined Kuba Badach’s team, citing their past studies together at the Academy of Music in Katowice, as noted by Jastrząb Post.
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