The first date at the altar season sparked discussion – Now Kari Kanala is speaking

Matti and Taina, Anna and Hai and Jenni and Jyrki got married in the First Date at the Altar program. MTV

First date at the altar The 11th production season of the program ended at the end of November. The season was followed Jenni’s and Steep, I think and Matt mixed I give and Shark marriage, none of which stayed together.

One of the program’s experts, a priest Kari Kanalatells Iltalehte that it is always sad if all the couples of the season break up. Kanala says that he is satisfied with the result of his work as an expert, at least in that he tries to support the participants when necessary – even after the season ends.

– Efforts have been made to match couples who could be in a long-term relationship. When that doesn’t happen, it has to be said that sometimes a divorce is a better solution. You always have to look in the mirror.

– We don’t make choices just for the program, but for life, Kanala reminds.

Despite the differences between the pairs, Kanala does not feel the need to change the basis on which the pairs are selected.

– It is important to me that their world of values ​​and everyday life meet strongly. That they have room in their hearts and calendars. In addition, they must be ready to share their lives when the other moves in with them. The justifications are fine and dandy, he states.

Jenni and Jyrki

The separation of Jenni and Jyrki in particular spoke to a lot of viewers. The two broke up as soon as the cameras went off, which Jenni told as soon as the final episode of the program was shown.

Jyrki told MTV that the breakup came as a surprise to him. He said in the interview that he even contacted the production company about the fact that his financial affairs played such a big role in the program when Jenni brought them up.

Kanala commented on the duo’s separation only from a general point of view.

– Yes, the feelings were on the surface, when the separation happened quite soon after the decision day. However, it is their decision, even though they have had different opinions on the matter. That decision should be respected. Grief is a sign that one has been allowed to love, and it is really touching, the priest states.

– Somehow, it is always hoped that the couples would contact us at a lower threshold in terms of communication, so that we could help them in time enough, he continues.

Respond to disappointment

Editors of Iltalehti Sonja Saarinen and Marko-Oskari Lehtonen were covering the production season in the studio. They stated that they were particularly disappointed with the role of experts in matching couples.

In particular, Lehtonen demanded that all three experts be replaced. In addition to Kanala, the program’s experts are a couples therapist Hanna Myllymaa and sex therapist I met Alan.

Now Kanala responds to IL-studio’s assessment by stating that at least Myllymaa and Ala should not be changed under any circumstances.

– They are excellent professionals who are involved with their hearts [ohjelmassa] strongly, like me. I can only praise their work and the kind of responsibility they bear for these people. They are ready to talk with the participants, even on Midsummer’s Eve, if necessary, Kanala praises her colleagues.

– We also have a really good relationship with the three of them. In addition, these matters are always up to the production company and the channel. But you can always criticize, it doesn’t bother me. We try to do our best, he adds.

Kanala admits that sometimes she wonders if she has anything left to contribute to the program. He thinks it is.

– It’s a different matter whether the production company or the channel wants it to continue, he states.

Iltalehti could not reach Alas despite its efforts. Myllimaa, on the other hand, never returned to Iltalehte regarding the topic.