The most discussed news of this month, without exaggeration, is the departure of Andrei Malakhov (45) from Channel One. And now, Andrey himself officially confirmed: they are waiting for him on "Russia 1" as the author, host and producer of the show "Andrey Malakhov. Live, ”and Malakhov warned his former leadership about leaving two months ago.
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Andrei Malakhov spoke about this in several interviews at once, which were published the night before in Antenna and Kommersant publications. “I, as a team member, warned about leaving two months in advance. I gave the producer a month's notice. But somehow everyone did not believe, and on the first day of vacation I wrote a statement and a letter to Konstantin Ernst (56) that "I'm tired, I'm leaving." My contract with Channel One ended on December 31, 2016 and was not renewed - everyone is so used to me being here. I want to grow up, become a producer, a person who makes decisions, including determining what my program should be about, and does not give up my whole life and look like a puppy in the eyes of people changing during this time. The television season is over, I decided that I need to close this door and try myself in a new capacity in a new place, ”the presenter said.
Konstantin Ernst According to Malakhov, in the new program he will have much more freedom of speech and action: “I have always been in submission. Man is a soldier who follows orders. And I wanted to be independent. I looked at my colleagues, they became producers of their programs, they themselves began to make decisions. And suddenly an understanding came: life goes on, and you need to grow, get out of the tight framework, ”Malakhov told Antenna.
Note that to talk about the role of the new producer of the show “Let them talk” Natalya Nikonova (by the way, she “returned” to the program - Natalya left “Let them talk” for 9 years and not so long ago reappeared on Channel One) Andrei refused to leave him all interviews. Recall that a new person in the team, which, according to insiders, sought to turn "Let them talk" into a political show, Malakhov's colleagues called one of the main reasons for his departure.
There were rumors that Andrei was not satisfied with his salary - they say, it seemed too small to him. The presenter also denied this: “In general, I was one of the few who worked for a salary, basically our presenters receive fees for each broadcast. I have a fixed salary for 20 ethers a month plus events, concerts or if I have to go somewhere in Germany to have dinner with advertisers - it's all included. If the question was about money, then nine years ago I would have left with Natalya Petrovna Nikonova.
He also reiterated that he wants to spend a little more time with his family (his wife Natalya Shkuleva, we recall, is pregnant), but at the same time he is ready to participate in various projects, including on the radio.
Andrey Malakhov and Natalia Shkuleva And Andrei wrote an open letter to colleagues from Channel One and personally to Konstantin Ernst, which he published on the StarHit website. He thanked everyone who worked with him for 25 years (we are not joking here, Andrey even mentioned the seller of newspapers and flowers) and remembered his first days on television. “I remember the day when, as an intern, I crossed the threshold of the Vremya program and for the first time saw a big television from the inside. Only 91-year-old Kaleria Kislova (former chief director of the Vremya program) remained from that “Ice Age”. Kaleria Venediktovna, colleagues still speak of you with a breath. On TV they will no longer see such people who could build everyone - both presidents and top officials of the state. You are an example of the highest professionalism!”
Andrey also turned to the presenter, who replaced him - Dmitry Borisov (32): “Dima, all hope is on you! The other day I saw fragments of "Let them talk" with your participation. I'm sure you'll succeed!" By the way, in an interview with Kommersant, Malakhov said that he quickly approved the “successor”: “I immediately said that this was the right decision. Television should be fueled by youthful energy, there should be more young producers looking at the world in a new way, or it should be the right mix of adults and young. Of course, one could find a well-groomed 50-year-old host in an expensive suit that appeals to women of all ages. As my first boss from Good Morning, Sergei Shumakov, said, the presenter in the frame should smell of expensive perfume and a cigar. But Dmitry is young, and I think that he is a capable student. The main thing is that he does not destroy himself.
Dmitry Borisov “In conclusion, about the owner of the main office of Ostankino, on the door of which there is a sign “10-01” attached. Dear Konstantin Lvovich! 45 years is an important milestone in the life of a man, 25 of them I gave to you and Channel One. These years have become part of my DNA, and I remember every minute that you dedicated to me. Thank you so much for everything you have done, for the experience that you gave me, for that amazing journey along the television road of life that we went through together, ”wrote the presenter about Konstantin Ernst.
We wish Andrei success in his endeavors.
Andrei Malakhov
The departure of Andrei Malakhov from Channel One has been the number one topic for the Russian media for a week now. While everyone was discussing the unexpected career decision of the TV presenter and his maternity leave, and some rumors were replaced by others, Malakhov himself remained silent and only laughed it off. Finally, he decided to dot the "i" and gave a long and frank interview to Kommersant, in which he spoke about the reasons for leaving, the birth of a long-awaited child and a new job.
Malakhov confirmed that he would now work on the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company "Russia 1" - in the program "Andrey Malakhov. Live", in which he would be both a presenter and a producer. According to the journalist, he has long dreamed of his own TV show, because he has long outgrown "Let them talk" and "Tonight":
Although you have become a popular TV presenter, you still work with the same people who treat you like the son of a regiment. This is a situation where your colleagues came much later, but already have their own projects. And you still have the same status. You're expected to be the "leader in the ear", but you already have a lot to talk about with your viewers. It's like in family life: at first there was love, then it turned into a habit, and at some point it's a marriage of convenience,
Malakhov said.
I want to grow up, become a producer, a person who makes decisions, including determining what my program is about. The TV season is over, I decided that I need to close this door and try myself in a new quality in a new place,
The TV presenter emphasized.
Malakhov noted that he had warned the channel's management in advance that he was going to leave, but on the First they did not believe him for a long time. The TV presenter wrote a letter of resignation and a letter to the general director of the channel Konstantin Ernst on the first day of his vacation. By the way, Malakhov had a serious conversation with Ernst, in which they discussed "the future of television and the prospects that may await in the new season."
This conversation was superimposed with the fact that in November I should have a child, and I said that I needed to devote at least a day a week to what I had dreamed of for a long time. But this whole story is not a conflict with the channel's management. I have deep respect for Konstantin Lvovich. Moreover, he understands what happiness it is to become a father and what life is in addition to the daily struggle for rating,
“Andrey Malakhov is the most important brick in the foundation of Channel One: his talk show under various names has been ranked first in the ratings of the most popular programs in the country for decades. Moscow State University," the host's colleagues from Komsomolskaya Pravda wrote.
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Other colleagues of Malakhov considered it possible to comment (albeit on condition of anonymity) of his departure to competitors. “In our party, they started talking at the end of last week. Allegedly, Malakhov did not work well with the new producer Natalya Nikonova, who is actively promoting Dmitry Shepelev and his new show “Actually,” said the former editor of Let They Talk.
“Yes, Andrey will not go anywhere. It is possible that he himself started the rumor about his departure in order to put pressure on Ernst: he is trading,” another interlocutor is sure.
“The real reason for Malakhov’s departure to the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company is that for several years he asked Ernst to allow him to produce his own programs. But Konstantin Lvovich sent him ...” a third source shared information.
As they wrote, the news of the transfer of Andrei Malakhov from Channel One to the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company became the loudest news of the television off-season. The VGTRK did not confirm the information about the transfer of the presenter to them, but did not refute it either. “We have all the management on vacation, so this physically cannot happen at the moment,” the company’s press service denied the question.
I took it at the beginning of summer. And the contract with the employer ended on December 31, 2016 - and the TV presenter did not want to renew it. The fact that, Malakhov told the producer of the program "Let them talk" in a month.
“But somehow everyone didn’t believe it,” the TV presenter said in an interview with the Kommersant newspaper. - And on the first day of vacation I wrote Konstantin Ernst a letter that "I'm tired, I'm leaving."
Malakhov sent an official letter of resignation to the management of the Russian Post channel, since at that time he was not in Moscow. Alas, some people misunderstood this act of Andrei.
Andrei Malakhov said that his departure from Channel One had nothing to do with the transition to Russia 1. The TV presenter began to consider offers for a new job only after his story on the First had already been completed.
“I was even offered to host Dom-2. We decided it would be a good show if it were in the Seychelles. Then there was an offer from a new large project at STS. The reaction of colleagues was interesting. I called Vadim Takmenev (chief editor of NTV infotainment programs) on the second day after applying, we talked about television life, and he could not believe in my departure, ”says Malakhov. - But when you act with an incredible corset all over the country, which, let's be honest, won the last TV season, and you are invited, realizing that you are clearly not a fool in television, then you feel respect and understand that here you are no longer a boy who does coffee".
On "Russia 1" Malakhov will not only be the host of "Live", but also the producer of the program:
“My wife calls me boss baby. It is clear that television is a team story, but the final word is with the producer.”
Andrey Malakhov named the main reasons for his transition to a new job:
« This is a series of different events in life. I came to Ostankino as a student for an internship and stood for three hours waiting for my pass. I was fascinated by this big world and started by running for coffee during the day, at night - to the stall for vodka for TV legends. And although you have become a popular TV presenter, you still work with the same people who treat you like the son of a regiment. This is a situation where your colleagues came much later, but already have their own projects. And you still have the same status. You are expected to be the "leader in the ear", but you already have something to talk about yourself with your viewers.
It's like in family life: at first there was love, then it turned into a habit, and at some point it's a marriage of convenience. My contract with Channel One ended on December 31, 2016 and was not renewed - everyone is so used to me being here. I want to grow up, become a producer, a person who makes decisions, including determining what my program should be about, and does not give up my whole life and look like a puppy in the eyes of people changing during this time. The TV season is over, I decided that I need to close this door and try myself in a new capacity in a new place.
Andrey Malakhov also wrote an open letter to his former colleagues in Starhit. Here are excerpts from it:
"Dear friends!
In our digital era, the epistolary genre is rarely addressed, but I came to Channel One in the last century, when people were still writing letters to each other, not text messages. So sorry for such a long message. I dare to hope you know the true reasons for my unexpected transfer to Rossiya 1, where I will host the new program Andrei Malakhov. Live”, to engage in the Saturday show and other projects.
I remember the day when, as an intern, I crossed the threshold of the Vremya program and for the first time saw a large television from the inside. Only 91-year-old Kaleria Kislova remained from that “Ice Age” (former chief director of the Vremya program. - Approx. “StarHit”). Kaleria Venediktovna, colleagues still speak of you with a breath. On TV they will no longer see such people who could "build" ;-) everyone - both presidents and top officials of the state. You are an example of the highest professionalism!
From the amazing past, I will also miss Kirill Kleimenov, who is today at the helm of information broadcasting. We started together on the Good Morning program. Cyril then read the morning news, and today he has a huge responsibility on his shoulders, he practically lives in the Television Center. Kirill, for me you are an example of self-denial in the name of your favorite business, and there is the highest justice in the fact that it was you who got the office with the most beautiful view of the ancient Ostankino Park. I also admire that you can easily communicate even in such a difficult language as Finnish. When conjugating verbs in my "easy" French classes, I always remember you.
Head of Channel One. World Wide Web”, my classmate and classmate at Moscow State University Lesha Efimov, do you remember how you and I flew to open the channel’s broadcast in Canada and Australia? I'm sorry we couldn't resume our business trips.
Your deputy and my good friend is the news anchor Dmitry Borisov.
Dima, all hope is on you! The other day I saw fragments of "Let them talk" with your participation. I'm sure you will succeed!
One of the main creators of my style - Tatyana Mikhalkova and the super team of the Russian Silhouette image studio! How many styling, and in a matter of minutes, did Regina Avdimova and her magical masters. I think it could not have done without the help of a collection of frogs, which Regina collects for good luck.
My native 14th studio! With tears in my eyes, I recently watched how it was dismantled. Wonderful design, invented by the chief artist of Channel One, Dmitry Likin. Who is able to do better, to endow the scenery with the same inner energy?! Dima is generally a very versatile person. The interiors of the Moscow cinema "Pioneer", the embankment of the park of arts "Museon" are also his creations. And I am also grateful to Dmitry for being one of the first to infect me with love for contemporary art, and this added an incredible cascade of emotions into my life.
My beloved Catherine! "Sister-Capricorn" Katya Mtsituridze! I'm sorry I didn't tell you personally, but as a person who works on the channel and heads Roskino, you understand: I need to grow and move forward. Katyusha Andreeva, you have a cool page on Instagram, and special respect for your likes. Katya Strizhenova, how many actions, starting from "Good morning", holidays, concerts, our "sweet couple" withstood ;-) - and do not count!
The main music producer of the channel Yuri Aksyuta, we also have a rich experience of TV hours spent together. Eurovision, New Year's Lights, Two Stars, Golden Gramophone - it was recently, it was a long time ago ... You brought me to the big stage: our duet with Masha Rasputina still does not allow envious people to sleep peacefully.
Lenochka Malysheva, you were the person who first called in excitement, refusing to believe what was happening. But you need to develop, as a producer of your own program, you understand this better than others. And if along the way I prompted you to a new topic on the air called "The first manifestations of male menopause" ;-), that's also not bad.
And if we continue to joke, I am well understood by another producer of his own show - Ivan Urgant. Vanya, thank you for the numerous mentions of my person and for raising the rating of that rather big part of the audience that spins spinners.
Lenochka Queen! In memory of your grandmother Ludmila Gurchenko, which I promised not to leave you in life, I still hired you. You yourself know that you were not the most exemplary administrator. But now, having gone through the “Let them talk” school, I dare to hope that you won’t let me down anywhere.
And if we are talking about Maxim Galkin ... Max, everyone says that I am repeating your television fate (in 2008, Galkin left Channel One for Russia, but returned seven years later. - Approx. "StarHit"). I will say more, as a teenager, I, a novice fan of Alla Borisovna, also dreamed of repeating your personal fate ... ;-) And one more thing. I did not comment on your recent video with the castle in the background, because if money had been in the first place in this story, my transfer, as you can imagine, would have happened nine years ago.
The press service of Channel One is Larisa Krymova ... Lara, it was with your light hand that I became the editor-in-chief of StarHit magazine. It was you who organized my first meeting with the president of Hearst Shkulev Publishing Viktor Shkulev, where this magazine has been successfully published for the tenth year.
Well, in conclusion - about the owner of the main office of Ostankino, on the door of which there is a sign "10-01" attached. Dear Konstantin Lvovich! 45 years is an important milestone in the life of a man, 25 of them I gave to you and Channel One. These years have become part of my DNA, and I remember every minute that you dedicated to me. Thank you so much for all that you have done, for the experience that you gave me, for the amazing journey along the television road of life that we have gone through together.
The only request is to take care of your assistants, especially Lenochka Zaitseva . She is not only a very dedicated and professional employee, but she may well claim the role of the chief psychologist of Channel One.
I wrote all this and I understand: a lot has happened in 25 years, and although I am unbearably sad now, only one thing will be remembered - how good we were together. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, my love! God bless us!
Your Andrey Malakhov.
TV presenter Andrey Malakhov, whose new project was the program "Live" on the channel "Russia 1", gave a big frank interview to "Kommersant". In it, he recalled how he began his career and told what was the reason for leaving.
On Channel One, Malakhov spent 25 years, and started with “give-bring”.
“I came to Ostankino as a student for practice and stood for three hours waiting for a pass. I was fascinated by this big world and started by running for coffee during the day, at night - to the stall for vodka for TV legends.
And although you have become a popular TV presenter, you still work with the same people who treat you like the son of a regiment.
This is a situation where your colleagues came much later, but already have their own projects. And you still have the same status. You are expected to be the "leader in the ear", but you already have something to talk about yourself with your viewers.
It’s like in family life: at first there was love, then it turned into a habit, and at some point it’s a marriage of convenience, ”says Malakhov.
Previously, the main reason for his departure was called the conflict with producer Natalya Nikonova, who came up with “Let them talk”, then nine years ago she left for the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, and this year she returned to “First”.
"Can I leave this without comment?" Malakhov replied to the suggestion that he could not work with her.
“I have always believed that in love and dislike one must be consistent. It is unusual for me to change my set of beliefs as if by magic. On this I will end the story, ”said the showman.
The TV presenter admitted that he wants to grow and become a person who makes decisions, and does not obey them. According to him, he arranged the departure from the First correctly: he warned the producer for a month, wrote a statement and a letter to the general director of the channel Konstantin Ernst.
“But this whole story is not a conflict with the channel's management. I have deep respect for Konstantin Lvovich. Moreover, he understands what happiness it is to become a father and that there is life apart from the daily struggle for rating. (…)
Leaving now, I seemed to see my television death - all this noise on the Internet, a program on the topic “that's what kind of guy he was” ... This is some kind of rebirth, ”Malakhov said.
The TV presenter also noted that his new show, which he will not only host, but also produce, will reflect himself even more.
He believes that one of the reasons for the decline in the audience of "Let them talk" is the inability to discuss the most sensitive topics live on air.
“There are topics that are important to discuss live. For example, Zakharchenko's billions. The producer tells me: this is not your topic. I will not argue, especially since I was not the producer of the show and the final word was not mine. Or - a story about the departure of Maria Maksakova.
I call her, she says: "Andrey, I trust you, I'll tell you everything now." Then they tell me: this is not your topic, you do not touch it. Then I see how Maria Maksakova turns into a series on other channels, without giving anyone an interview, I am internally offended, ”Malakhov shared.
