The 18th season of SVT's program Mästarnas mästare premieres on Saturday. Karin Frick is the new host, replacing Micke Leijnegard, who had been the host since the show started in 2009. This is the first time the host has changed.
Frick is a prominent sports journalist who has worked for TV4, Discovery, and HBO Max, and joined SVT as a host for the Winter Olympics. She reportedly describes the role as honorable but says it involves big shoes to fill after Leijnegard. Leijnegard was convicted of sexual harassment in November, according to reports.
big shoes to fill
Frick has reportedly tried to stay out of the controversy surrounding her predecessor and focus on her own approach, aiming to create a warm atmosphere for participants. The new season features ten former Olympic athletes, including seven previous winners, competing in pairs with the same sports background. Participants include Peter Forsberg, who won the competition in 2016, and Anja Pärson.
Forsberg reportedly found the competition nerves during filming unexpected, while Pärson said she and her partner André Myhrer work well together. Frick's future at SVT is unclear, as she gave a vague response when asked about it.
he was more nervous than expected during filming