Andrej Bičan discusses health toll of ‘5 proti 5’ production

Television presenter Andrej Bičan has opened up about the extreme physical and mental toll caused by the production schedule of the show ‘5 proti 5’. Speaking on the ‘Adela trochu inak’ podcast, Bičan described the intense workload, which involved filming six episodes in a single day, leaving him with only five-minute breaks between segments.

Bičan revealed that the relentless pace led to significant health issues and a period of professional burnout, during which he took a two-year hiatus from television. He noted that the production intensity was comparable to performing a rock concert by AC/DC every day. While the show has returned to STVR with Andy Kraus as the new host, Bičan stated he would only consider returning under significantly different working conditions that prioritize physical and mental well-being.

Co-host Adela Vinczeová highlighted that viewers are often unaware of the grueling nature of such television productions, noting that the high energy seen on screen masks the exhaustion experienced behind the scenes.