Masha Weber and Nikita Malinin, participants of the third season of "Star Factory", were one of the most discussed couples of the project. Their romantic relationship fueled public interest, but outside the perimeter, a girl was waiting for Nikita. To this day, fans wonder if their romance was real or just a PR move to boost the show's ratings.

In a recent interview with Natalia Podolskaya, the lead singer of the group "Tutsi", Masha Weber finally shed light on this mystery. According to her, there was no full-fledged romance between them. Nikita had a girlfriend outside the project named Natasha, who is now his wife. However, Weber admitted that from her side there was a "childish infatuation", and the creative atmosphere and "vibes" between them were obvious.

Podolskaya jokingly noted that the absence of intimate relations under the cameras probably saved the situation, to which Weber agreed with a smile. Malinin, in turn, did not hide his sympathy for Masha, but remained faithful to his beloved, with whom he has been happily married for more than 20 years.

Maria Weber said that she still communicates excellently with Nikita. They correspond, call each other, and discuss various topics, from yoga to personal experiences, for example, Malinin's recent cat's death. In addition, they are in a common chat for "factory workers", where most of the participants of their season actively communicate: Svikova, "Tutsi", Dimka Golubev, Malinin, Kireev, Dobrynin, Barsukov.

The singer recalls "Star Factory" with great warmth, calling it a "school of life". She is happy that at 17 she became part of such a large-scale project and fulfilled her dream. Weber noted that even at a young age she felt grown-up and independent, as her childhood was spent in a nursery, a five-day kindergarten, and a boarding school, and she was rarely at home.