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[CULTURE] · Poland · 16 sources

Katarzyna Cichopek and Maciej Kurzajewski exit Polsat

Television presenters Katarzyna Cichopek and Maciej Kurzajewski announced on 30 July 2026 that they are ending their cooperation with the Polsat network. The pair published a joint statement on Instagram stating that their contract had expired and that they had decided to close this chapter of their careers. They thanked Polsat staff, fellow presenters and viewers, describing their two‑year stint on the morning show “Halo tu Polsat” as a valuable professional experience.

Polsat issued its own communication, expressing gratitude for the duo’s work on the programme and wishing them success in future endeavors. Cichopek and Kurzajewski said they will now focus on developing their personal brands and launching their own projects over the coming months. Both had previously co‑hosted the TVP2 breakfast programme “Pytanie na śniadanie” before moving to Polsat in August 2024.

Entities: Gyeongbokgung Palace · Halo tu Polsat · Katarzyna Cichopek · Maciej Kurzajewski · Polsat · South Korea · TVP · TVP2

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

  • [● 9 SOURCES] They plan to develop their personal brands and launch own projects in the coming months. (Multiple articles)
  • [● 9 SOURCES] Cichopek and Kurzajewski co‑hosted the morning program “Halo tu Polsat” since 31 August 2024. (Multiple articles)
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Polsat employees and fellow presenters publicly reacted to the duo’s departure. (Multiple articles)
  • [● 10 SOURCES] Their contract with Polsat had expired, prompting the decision to leave the broadcaster. (statement in the joint announcement)
  • [● 12 SOURCES] Katarzyna Cichopek and Maciej Kurzajewski announced the termination of their cooperation with Polsat on 30 July 2026 via Instagram. (joint Instagram statement)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Some media reports say Polsat decided not to renew their contracts and offered no new project. (Multiple articles)
  • [● 9 SOURCES] Before joining Polsat, they presented the TVP2 show “Pytanie na śniadanie”. (Multiple articles)
  • [● 10 SOURCES] They expressed gratitude to Polsat staff and viewers in their departure statement. (joint Instagram post)
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Polsat released an official statement thanking Cichopek and Kurzajewski for their work and wishing them success. (Polsat communication)
  • [● 12 SOURCES] Katarzyna Cichopek and Maciej Kurzajewski announced via Instagram that they are ending their cooperation with Polsat. (joint Instagram post)
  • [● 12 SOURCES] Prior to joining Polsat, Cichopek and Kurzajewski co‑hosted TVP2’s “Pytanie na śniadanie”. (career background)
  • [● 12 SOURCES] Cichopek and Kurzajewski co‑hosted the Polsat morning show “Halo tu Polsat” for two years, beginning 31 August 2024. (program history)

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