I Love You, Latvia! Returns to LTV1 Screens With New Captains and Host
The television game show I love you, Latvia! returned to Latvian screens on October 24, airing on LTV1 and REplay.lv every Saturday at 21.10, according to coverage from lsm.lv and LA.LV. The production features a fresh lineup, with actors Gints Grāvelis and Andris Bulis serving as team captains and actress Zane Daudziņa taking over hosting duties from previous iterations on TV3.
Viewers immediately weighed in on the format shift on social media platforms like Threads and X. While some audiences praised the commercial-free broadcast on public television as a great Saturday night entertainment option, others expressed nostalgia for former hosts Valters Krauze, Jana Duļevska, and Artūrs Skrastiņš, as reported by LA.LV.
Team Lineups and Episode Challenges
The opening broadcast featured competitive rounds testing contestants on Latvian history, culture, and notable figures. Gameplay mechanics also required participants to read lips, shout out answers, and communicate without lengthy explanations, as detailed by lsm.lv.
Captain Andris Bulis assembled a team consisting of singer and Smart, even smarter host Katō, Latvijas Radio 2 personality Velga Vītola, and radio host Jānis Šipkēvics senior. Opposing captain Gints Grāvelis teamed up with Latvijas Radio producer Baiba Runce, singer and producer Elīna Fūrmane, and hockey player Kaspars Daugavins.
Broadcast Comparison and Viewer Reception
The show’s move from TV3 to LTV1 marks a notable programming shift for the long-running format. While previous versions featured Artūrs Skrastiņš, Valters Krauze, and Jana Duļevska, the LTV1 revival relies on Zane Daudziņa to moderate the contest between Bulis and Grāvelis’s teams, according to LA.LV. Social media commentary highlighted a split between viewers embracing the uninterrupted public television broadcast and those missing the previous hosting dynamic.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Show
Where and when can viewers watch I Love You, Latvia!?
The program broadcasts on LTV1 and streams on REplay.lv every Saturday at 21.10, following its October 24 premiere, as reported by lsm.lv.
Who are the team captains and host for the current season?
Actors Gints Grāvelis and Andris Bulis lead the competing teams, while actress Zane Daudziņa hosts the broadcast on LTV1, according to LA.LV and lsm.lv.
Which network previously broadcast the series in Latvia?
Earlier seasons of the popular game show aired on TV3 and were hosted by Artūrs Skrastiņš, Valters Krauze, and Jana Duļevska, as noted by LA.LV.
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