Dancing with the Stars Finale Features Intense Competition and High Scores

The grand finale of "Dancing with the Stars" kicked off with four finalist couples competing in a dramatic and closely contested evening. The pairs performed fusion dances, blending two distinct styles, as they vied for the season's championship.

Noa Cohen and Eitan Kreps, who had achieved three consecutive perfect scores leading up to the finale, opened with a Foxtrot-Rumba fusion. Judges praised Cohen's performance, with David Dvir calling her a "dancer" 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. Despite Maimon calling the competition the "hardest thing" she's ever done, they delivered a powerful show. Haim Fershteyn noted her strong performance against younger competitors, while Eli Mizrahi commented on her bold approach, stating, "You stopped calculating, today you were audacious." They also earned 38 points.

Bar Brimer and Sana Sokol presented a Viennese Waltz and Modern fusion, set to the song "If This Is It, It Is It" by Agam Buhbut, Brimer's girlfriend. Buhbut, present in the audience, was moved to tears by the romantic gesture. Judge David Dvir acknowledged Brimer's transformation into a "complete professional." This performance also garnered 38 points.

Amir Banai and Romy Nof closed the first part of the finale with a creative blend of Cha-Cha and Disco. After a previous performance that nearly led to their elimination, they delivered a strong comeback. Eli Mizrahi called their routine "perfect," and Anna Aronov highlighted Banai's electrifying energy. This couple received the highest score of the night so far, 40 points, giving them a potential edge in the ongoing competition.