Just the 2 of Us is a singing Greek talent show based on the original Britain concept ''

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''. The show aired on

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on 2010 and 2014, on 2020 was aired on

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and since 2021 is airing on

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. The Greek version of the show consists of five seasons. The first aired from October 17, 2010 until January 16, 2011, and the second from April 2, 2014 until June 18, 2014. The third season of the show premiered on March 14, 2020. In June 2020, the show was renewed for a fourth season, with the premiere scheduled for October 10, 2020 from the TV station Open TV, with the same presenter and the same judges. The fifth season premiered on September 25, 2021 on Alpha TV, the presenter and the judges, from the previous season, returned.

Format

In every circle branded by the artistic, athletic or even television scene, they duet with a renowned professional singer and prepare a live song every week. The duets are rated by the jury from 1 to 10 for their performance, while still receiving positive votes from the television audience throughout the episode. Each week, the lowest-rated couple leaves the game.

Cast

The first season of the show was presented by

Giorgos Kapoutzidis Giorgos Kapoutzidis (Greek Γιώργος Καπουτζίδης; , Serres) is a Greek screenwriter and actor. He is the creator of the critically successful television series '' Saturday born '' (original title "Σαββατογεννημένες ...

, while the second season was presented by Zeta Makripoulia. Since the third season, Nikos Koklonis hosts the show. In the backstage, Doukissa Nomikou was in the first season, Dimitris Ouggarezos in the second season, the third season Vicky Kavoura and in the fourth season Laura Karaiskou. Since the fifth season

Katerina Stikoudi Katerina Stikoudi ( el, Κατερίνα Στικούδη; 16 April 1985) is a Greek singer, model, actress, television host and ex-athlete on swimming. Stikoudi first gained media attention, in 2005, when she took part on Miss Star Hellas beauty ...

is the backstage host. In the fifth season, Katerina Kainourgiou replaced Stikoudi in the fourth and fifth episodes, because of her pregnancy. Stefanos Korkolis,

Kostas Tournas Kostas Tournas ( el, Κώστας Τουρνάς) (born 23 September 1949,) is one of the pioneers of modern Greek rock. He is a singer and composer of many hits in the '70s including ''Ti Na Mas Kanei I Nychta'' (''What Can The Night Do For Us'' ...

, Athinais Nega and Lydia Papaioannou were the judges of the first season. In the second season, the jury consisted of

Giorgos Theofanous Giorgos (George) Theofanous (, ) (born in Larnaca, Cyprus on 9 January 1968) is a Greek Cypriot composer and producer. He has sold more than two million records and written more than 500 songs in the 1990s and 2000s. Recording artists for whom ...

Roula Koromila Theodora "Roula" Koromila ( el, Θεοδώρα "Ρούλα" Κορομηλά; born on February 16, 1957) is a Greek television and talk show presenter. Early life Roula Koromila was born in Athens on February 16, 1957, and comes from Messinia. H ...

, Dimitris Arvanitis and Krateros Katsoulis. Director Dimitris Arvanitis stepped down from the show's jury after the 6th live due to the filming of the then-upcoming daily series, ''Dikaiosi''. Actor Krateros Katsoulis took his place from the 7th to the last live show of the show. Since the third season the panel jury consists of singer

Despina Vandi Despina Vandi - ΣΤΑ 'ΔΩΣΑ ΟΛΑΑ ( el, Δέσποινα Βανδή, ), born as Despina Malea () on 22 July 1969, is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six ye ...

, director and stage producer Stamatis Fasoulis and actress Vicky Stavropoulou. From season three until season five presenter

Maria Bakodimou Maria Bakodimou (Μαρία Μπακοδήμου) (b. 1965) is a Greek television personality,talk show presenter and fashion designer. She co-hosted the National Final to select the Greek representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007. She ha ...

was in the jury. In the sixth season singer

Katy Garbi Katerina "Katy" Garbi ( el, Κατερίνα "Καίτη" Γαρμπή, ; born 8 June 1961) is a Greek singer active in Greece and Cyprus, with some popularity in Turkey. Her career has spanned over 35 years with over 2 million records sold in Gr ...

, replaced Bakodimou.

Series overview

Season 1 (2010-2011)

The ''first season'' premiered on October 17, 2010 on

. There were 12 couples, 6 boys contestant and 6 girls contestant. The last show was aired on January 16, 2011 and the couple winners were Panagiotis Petrakis and

Eleni Foureira Eleni Foureira ( el, Ελένη Φουρέιρα; born Entela Fureraj; 7 March 1987) is a naturalised Greek, Albanian singer and dancer. She began her music career in 2007 as a member of the Greek girl group Mystique, pursuing a solo career after ...

Couples

Season 2 (2014)

The ''second season'' premiered on April 2, 2014 on

. There were 12 couples, 6 boys contestant and 6 girls contestant. The last show was aired on June 18, 2014 and the couple winners were Muriella Courenti and Giorgos Papadopoulos.

Couples

Season 3 (2020)

The ''third season'' premiered on March 14, 2020 on

. There were 14 couples, 8 boys contestant and 6 girls contestant. The last show was aired on July 11, 2020 and the couple winners were Tasos Xiarchos and Connie Metaxa.

Couples

Season 4 (2020)

The ''fourth season'' premiered on October 17, 2020 on

Couples

Season 5 (2021-2022)

The ''fifth season'' premiered on September 25, 2021 on

. There were 14 couples, 8 girls contestant and 6 boys contestant.

Couples

Season 6 (2022)

{{Main, Just the 2 of Us (Greek season 6) The ''sixth season'' premiered on October 8, 2022 on

Couples

References

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