Hay Superstar / Hye Superstar (Հայ Սուպերսթար) is the Armenian version of the British television hit show Pop Idol. It is a talent contest to find the best young singer in Armenia. Summary Season 1 (2006) Auditions were held in Gyumri; Vanadzor; Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Yerevan. The panel of judges for the show consists of Michael Poghosyan, Egor Glumov and Naira Gurjianyan. The first season was aired on Shant from March to late July 2006, the second season started in November 2006 to early April 2007. Season three ran exactly one year later. After a break of one year, the competition returned with a fourth season from November 2009 to March 2010. The first ever season of Hay Superstar was won by Susanna Petrosyan. Anna Avetyan was the runner-up. Mihran Tsarukyan, who was among the final two contestants, was eliminated on suspicion of having manipulated the televote in his favour. The elimination rounds went on from March to July 2006. Participants and dates of elimination Susanna Petrosyan- Winner Anna Avetyan - July 30, 2006 Mihran Tsarukyan - July 23, 2006 /to leave voluntarily./ Lilit Hovhannisyan - July 3, 2006 Astghik Safaryan - June 26, 2006 Mariam Movsisyan - June 12, 2006 Narine Davtyan - June 5, 2006 Emilia Zaqaryan - May 29, 2006 Tatevik Hayrapetyan - May 22, 2006 Lilit Ter-Vardanyan - May 15, 2006 Elimination chart: Season 2 (2006-2007) The second season was broadcast starting 20 November 2006, with eliminations starting on Christmas Day of that same year. The final was on 8 April 2007. The winner was Lusine Aghabekyan, with Nare Gevorgyan runner-up and Hasmik Papyan third. Participants and date of elimination Lusine Aghabekyan - Winner Nare Gevorgyan - April 8, 2007 Hasmik Papyan - March 19, 2007 Jivan Khachatryan - March 12, 2007 Heghine Shahumyan - March 5, 2007 Anna Kostanyan - February 26, 2007 Hayk Martirosyan - February 19, 2007 Suzanna Ghazaryan - February 5, 2007 Grigor Kyokchyan - January 29, 2007 Seda Hoinanyan - January 22, 2007 Liana Margaryan - January 15, 2007 Marina Kartashyan - December 25, 2006 Tigran Hovhannisyan - December 25, 2006 Themes: December 25: Beatles Songs January 15: Last Decade Hits January 22: Russian Songs January 29: Armenian Patriotism February 5: Love Songs February 19: 70s Hits February 26: Armenian 80s Hits March 5: Pop & Rock Songs March 12: Armenian Classics March 19: Solos & Duets March 26: Final Season