# SuperStar singing competition judging controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/superstar-singing-competition-judging-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-18T18:41:13.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

During the third casting episode of the singing competition SuperStar, judge Pavol Habera caused controversy by using a ‘Golden Ticket’ to grant contestant Ellen Pospíšilová direct passage to the TOP 50. 

Although the judging panel—including Ewa Farna, Pavol Habera, Jakub Prachař, and Calin—had already reached a positive verdict, the use of the ticket bypassed the standard ‘golden room’ waiting period. This move led to social media backlash from viewers questioning the fairness of the process and the quality of the performance. Production responded by noting that the audio quality heard on television differs significantly from the audio experienced in the studio.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Pavol Habera sparks controversy in SuperStar with Golden Ticket decision

Judge Pavol Habera faced viewer backlash after using a Golden Ticket to send Ellen Pospíšilová directly to the SuperStar TOP 50, sparking debates over talent and fairness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pavol-habera-sparks-controversy-in-superstar-with-golden-ticket-decision

### 2026-09-05: Pavol Habera discusses global success and SuperStar roles

Pavol Habera claims Slovak singer Adela has achieved greater global success than Karel Gott, while Leoš Mareš admits his former role as a SuperStar judge was unsuitable due to a lack of musical expertise.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pavol-habera-discusses-global-success-and-superstar-roles

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