# Për'puthen

Për'puthen (transl. They match, a pun on the phrase "They kiss") is an Albanian dating reality television series that premiered on 22 September 2019 on Top Channel. The series is created by Olsa Muhameti, directed by Erion Hasanllari, and currently presented by Megi Pojani; with the participation of Neda Balluku and Aulona Musta as the show's opinionists. The first season aired only on Sundays, but due to its success, the show expanded to five days a week, from Monday to Friday, starting in its second season.

## Format

The main purpose of Për'puthen is for people to find their significant other. The female contestants are the ones who have to weekly choose one of the men so they can have a date and get to know each other better. The male contestants have the right to accept or decline their invitations. Every day, pre-recorded dates are shown in the studio and discussed between the contestants, the host, and the analyst, often leading to dynamic debates. It is forbidden for contestants to meet up outside of Top Channel studios, or even talk to one another on the phone. When couples develop feelings and want to get into relationships with each other, they leave the program as matched (të përputhur).

## Series overview

| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Originally aired | Originally aired | Presenter | Presenter | Opinionist | Opinionist |
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | TV channel | Presenter | Presenter | Opinionist | Opinionist |
| 1 | 43 | 22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) | 11 July 2020 (2020-07-11) | Top Channel | Nevina Shtylla | none | Olti Curri | none |
| 2 | 190 | 8 September 2020 (2020-09-08) | 27 May 2021 (2021-05-27) | Top Channel | Bora Zemani | none | Arjan Konomi | none |
| 3 | 250 | 6 September 2021 (2021-09-06) | 10 June 2022 (2022-06-10) | Top Channel | Bora Zemani | none | Arjan Konomi | none |
| 4 | 198 | 12 September 2022 (2022-09-12) | 10 June 2023 (2023-06-10) | Top Channel | Bora Zemani | Ori Nebijaj | Arjan Konomi | Neda Balluku |
| 5 | TBA | 18 September 2023 (2023-09-18) | 2024 (2024) | Top Channel | Megi Pojani | none | Aulona Musta | Neda Balluku |

## Contestants (season 2)
### Females

| Name | Age on entry | Hometown |
| Shqipe Hysenaj | 28 | Bellinzona |
| Tea Trifoni | 21 | Lushnjë |
| Diana "Ana" Lleshi | 25 | Sarandë |
| Fjorela Peto | 21 | Fier |
| Anilda "Ana" Kauri | 26 | Berat |
| Sindi Loci | 22 | Tirana |
| Melisa Lleshi | 23 | Laç |
| Ledjana Prenga | 23 | Rrëshen |
| Antonela Berishaj | 24 | Shkodër |
| Jasmin Kadriu | 23 | Dibër |
| Sara Malaj | 22 | Athens |
| Aristela Leka | 27 | Laç |
| Gladiola Zenelaj | 22 | Fier |

### Males

| Name | Age on entry | Hometown |
| Armando "Andi" Shehi | 24 | Tirana |
| Fation Kuqari | 26 | Fier |
| Emin Kelmendi | 31 | Pristina |
| Mevlan Shaba | 33 | Kavajë |
| Renato Dragoti | 23 | Gramsh |
| Andreas Nuraj | -- | Preveza |
| Nikolin Lleshi | -- | Milot |
| Arbër Aruçi | 25 | Maminas |
| Irgent Çollaku | 24 | Durrës |
| Erjon Geca | 28 | Tirana |
| Armand Ferati | 26 | Kamëz |
| Maris Lika | 23 | Tirana |
| Klejdi Jazaj | 24 | Tirana |
| Graciano Merkaj | 23 | Tirana |
| Berat Behramaj | 26 | Skenderaj |
| Elvis Lushi | 26 | Mirditë |
| Beart Rexhepi | 26 | Pristina |
| Rogert Bidaj | 27 | Fier |
| Arjon Luli | 26 | Puka |
| Blerim Fejza | 28 | Tirana |
| Erlind Kapllani | 23 | Mallakastër |
| Almend Kreku | 33 | Berat |
| Panajot Karasani | 23 | Dibër |
| Atdhe Xharavina | 27 | Gjakova |
| Murat Yüce | 23 | Istanbul |
| Edison Ramhoxha | 33 | Tirana |
| Kristian Marcinaj | 27 | Crete |
| Andi Artani | 24 | Brooklyn |
| Eris Aga | 25 | Tirana |
| Rinian Leka | 33 | Rrëshen |
| Juljan Lala | 28 | Borsh |
| Ervis Kurti | 31 | Dibër |
| Arsim Abduli | 28 | Olten |
| Dorian Kuka | 29 | Lushnjë |
| Princ Mile | 23 | Fier |
| Blerim Dauti | 31 | Kumanovo |
| Alessandro Mehmeti | 23 | San Benedetto del Tronto |
| Sajmir Neziri | 26 | Tirana |
| Elton Maksuti | 26 | Kavajë |
| Shkëlqim Bega | 25 | Krujë |
| Ledjan Bregasi | 27 | Italy |
| Geljan Rajku | 21 | Durrës |
| Ani Xhafaj | 24 | Mallakastër |
| Anxhelo Mullaj | 28 | Divjakë |

## Contestants (season 4)
### Females

| Name | Age on entry | Hometown |
| Anxhela | 24 | Athens |
| Eda Likaj | 22 | Fier |
| Orsiola Lici | 19 | Elbasan |
| Ilda Mehmetaj | 25 | Vlorë |
| Kamila Stafa | 26 | Shijak |
| Laura Dervishi | 28 | Italy |
| Lorida Dani | 25 | Berat |
| Xheni Brahaj | -- | -- |

## Reception

Për'puthen is one of the most watched Balkan shows of the recent years. In November 2020, for a total of 60 episodes of the second season only, Për'puthen gained over 100 million views on YouTube. The show continued to grow in popularity and it eventually reached a total of 500 million views for the whole second season, days prior to its finale in May 2021.
Host Bora Zemani was criticized by Perputhen participants many times, for cold and rude behaviour towards them. Zemani was also criticized by fans for creating unnecessary debates between the Perputhen participants and also for telling Ledjana Prenga to leave the studio.

## Spin-off shows
### Për'puthen Prime

A continuation of the daily Për'puthen, with more exclusive topics and special guests. Për'puthen Prime was broadcast on Sundays at a duration of 2 hours and began on 3 January 2021 and ended with the last episode on 7 March 2021.
In the third season, the spin-off show was broadcast from 2 October 2021 until 23 April 2022. This season was broadcast every Saturday.
The fourth season will begin airing on 8 January 2023, every Sunday on Top Channel.

### Për'puthen +40

A spin-off of the regular Për'puthen for people over 40 years old. The first contestants were introduced in the finale of Për'puthen Prime on 7 March 2021. Për'puthen +40 started broadcasting on 13 March 2021.