"Ich Troje" was created in 1997 by songwriter Michał Wiśniewski and composer Jacek Łągwa. The group's name can be translated as "the three of them", as it was originally composed of Wiśniewski, Łągwa and a third female singer, which alternated through the years. "Ich Troje" is perhaps one of the most popular musical ensemble in Poland over the recent years, even though they are frequently scrutinized by professional music critics. In the eliminations, the jury composed of some of the aforementioned critics and seasoned performers (chaired by stalwart Maryla Rodowicz) reflected that sentiment by awarding Ich Troje relatively low scores. After the televoting scores were announced, the members of the jury barely hid or even openly expressed their dissatisfaction with the result.