Polsat’s Edward Miszczak Reveals Tense Relationship With Hubert Urbański Amid High-Stakes Transfer
In a surprising professional alignment, Polsat program director Edward Miszczak has opened up about the complicated dynamics behind bringing Hubert Urbański into the network’s fold. Despite a long-standing personal feud, the two are now collaborating after Polsat secured the license for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” following TVN’s decision not to renew it.
Speaking on the Żurnalista podcast on April 13, 2026, Miszczak was candid about the financial investment required to secure the iconic host. Referring to the details of the transfer and the significant compensation package, Miszczak stated, “We’re giving him a huge amount of money.”
The partnership is particularly noteworthy given that Miszczak and Urbański have historically avoided each other. In a previous interview with Super Express, Miszczak admitted, “We don’t care for each other. Neither I for Hubert, nor Hubert for me.”
The root of this friction dates back 19 years to the spring of 2007, during the preparations for the sixth edition of “Dancing with the Stars.” Miszczak recalled a jarring experience where, just days before the scheduled Sunday premiere, Urbański resigned via an “open letter.”
According to Miszczak, the note was left at the reception desk without an envelope, meaning the entire office read it as it traveled through the company from 9 a.m. Until it finally reached him at 3 p.m. On a Thursday. Miszczak expressed his disbelief at the timing, noting that Urbański had only just completed a suit fitting the day before, yet suddenly decided he no longer wanted to host the program.
While Miszczak describes Urbański as a “incredibly demanding star,” the program director clarified that professional pragmatism outweighs personal dislike. He emphasized that the viewers’ affection for the presenter is the most important factor in the decision to bring him to Polsat. This move highlights a strategic industry trend where high-profile talent and popular formats are prioritized over personal chemistry between executives and stars.
