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CulturePublished: 12 June 2026 at 01:06

New Season of "Through Thorns to the Stars" Promises a Fight on the First Day and One of Latvia's Scariest Challenges

The social project "Through Thorns to the Stars" returns with a new season featuring an unexpected fight on the first day and one of the scariest challenges in Latvia. Hosts Liene Stepena and Jānis Bukums, along with producer Aija Strazdiņa-Ratinska, reveal surprises and lessons learned from working with participants.

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The social project "Through Thorns to the Stars" is back with a new season, and its creators have already teased several surprises. Hosts Liene Stepena and Jānis Bukums, together with producer Aija Strazdiņa-Ratinska, indicate that an unexpected fight will break out among participants on the very first day. Additionally, the participants will face one of the scariest challenges in Latvia.

Jānis Bukums admits that over the years of working with the show's heroines, he has learned to carefully evaluate the advice he gives. Every suggestion can have a significant impact on a person's life, so it's crucial to take responsibility for one's words. Liene, Jānis, and Aija reveal that the project requires not only emotional involvement but also setting strict boundaries to ensure effective help.

The new season promises to be intense, offering participants a chance to overcome themselves and change their lives. The exact start date has not yet been announced, but viewers can already expect new challenges and emotional moments.

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