Marco Robert Bjurström (born 31 May 1966 in

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dance instructor, director, choreographer, television host, and news anchor. He is best known as the host of the television game show ''

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'' (1997–2005), which was ultimately based on the Irish ''

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'' and watched weekly by more than a million people.Finnpanel
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. Bjurström has also directed the Finnish versions of three musical stage productions for the Peacock Theatre at

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– '' Grease'' (2002), ''

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'' (2003), and ''

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'' (2004). Bjurström also hosted the Finnish version of ''

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'' from 2006 to 2009 with Ella Kanninen (2006–2007), Vanessa Kurri (2008) and Vappu Pimiä (2009). In February 2010 it was announced that Bjurström will be replaced by actor

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as Bjurström will be the head judge of '' Dance Suomi'', the Finnish version of ''

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''. Bjurström was also seen during the pauses of the live '' Idols'' broadcasts. He has been awarded the best male TV performer

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four times: in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. His game show ''BumtsiBum!'' was also awarded three

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s in 1997–1998.

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