Dancing with the Stars Finale Kicks Off with Intense Competition

The grand finale of the Israeli version of "Dancing with the Stars" commenced with a dramatic and closely contested evening, featuring the four finalist couples performing fusion dances combining two distinct styles. The competition is exceptionally tight, with every vote and point potentially deciding the season's winners.

Noa Cohen and Eitan Krips, who have shown strong momentum with multiple perfect scores, opened the finale with a Foxtrot-Rumba fusion. Judges praised Cohen's performance, with David Dvir calling her a potential dancer if she weren't an actress and Anna Aronov dubbing her the "swan of the season." They received 38 points.

Shiri Maimon and Rafael Fleishman performed a fiery Latin fusion of Cha-Cha and Salsa. Maimon described the competition as one of the hardest things she's ever done. Judge Haim Pershtein noted her lightness in performing complex dances, while Eli Mizrahi commented on her bold performance, stating, "You stopped calculating, today you were audacious." They also earned 38 points.

Bar Brimer and Sana Sokol presented a Viennese Waltz combined with a Modern dance, set to the song "If This Is It, It Is It" by Agam Buhbut, Brimer's girlfriend. Buhbut, who was in attendance, was moved to tears by the romantic gesture. Judge David Dvir acknowledged Brimer's transformation into a professional dancer. This pair also received 38 points.

Amir Banai and Romi Nof delivered a dynamic Cha-Cha and Disco fusion. After a challenging semi-final, this performance aimed to leverage Banai's strengths. Judges were impressed, with Mizrahi calling the combination "tailor-made" and Aronov highlighting Banai's electrifying energy. They received the highest score of the night so far, 40 points, potentially giving them a crucial advantage.

The finale continues on Wednesday, with the ultimate winners to be crowned after the news broadcast on Keshet 12.