The show’s title has become a national catchphrase. Finns yell it when stuck in traffic, when their computer crashes, or during family gatherings. And each iconic episode adds another layer to the legend. Whether it’s Sointu’s spider-soaked revenge, Linda’s glass-shattering shriek, or the great sauna betrayal, these episodes remind us that there is no greater reality TV drama than watching famous people realize—often too late—that they are not as tough as they thought.
When the British juggernaut I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! landed in Finland under the name New Olen Julkkis... Päästäkää Minut Pois! , few predicted just how perfectly it would translate into the Finnish soul. In a nation that celebrates sisu (stoic determination) and personal space, the show’s premise—stripping celebrities of their luxuries, forcing them into close quarters, and feeding them kangaroo anuses—was a pressure cooker of national intrigue. While every season has its moments, certain episodes have transcended the format to become living legends of Finnish reality TV history. Season 3, Episode 5: "The Crying Countess and the Tarantula" This episode is often cited as the moment the show found its brutal identity. The camp’s two dominant personalities were at war: Sointu "The Countess" Bergström, a retired socialite known for her porcelain skin and sharper tongue, and Mika "The Tank" Ranta, a former Olympic wrestler. new olen julkkis... päästäkää minut pois! episodes
The interrogation scene is legendary. Maria cries. Teemu laughs nervously. Elina meditates. Then, a twist: a production assistant finds the empty cardboard tube inside Teemu’s backpack. But Teemu swears he was framed. "Look at the angle of the footage!" he yells. "I’m left-handed! The thief used their right hand!" The show’s title has become a national catchphrase
The episode opens with a trial called "The Tomb of Terrors." The public votes for Sointu to face it. Her task is simple: lie in a sealed, dark coffin while hundreds of Huntsman spiders, mealworms, and one tarantula (named "Kullervo" by the producers) are poured in. She must last five minutes. Päästäkää Minut Pois
The argument starts when Jere eats two-thirds of the pâté instead of the rationed one-third. Linda calls him a "sybaritic goblin." Jere responds by calling her song "sonic porridge." Then comes the twist: the next immunity trial is a "Battle of the Banshees"—a screaming contest judged by decibel meter.