Dancing With The Stars Finale Sparks Backstage Controversy

The fifth season of "Dancing With The Stars" concluded on "Keshet 12" with Amir Banai and his partner Romi Nof declared the winners. The finale featured impressive performances from the remaining four couples, all of whom received perfect scores from the judges in the first round. However, the evening was not without its drama, particularly surrounding the elimination of Bar Brimer and Sana Sokol, who placed fourth.

Fans expressed outrage on social media over Brimer and Sokol's elimination, with many believing they were unfairly treated. One commenter stated, "It's simply not fair, Bar and Sana should have been in the top 3," while another added, "Sana is the best dancer ever on this show, she was wronged." Sokol, who won the previous season, was aiming for a historic back-to-back victory.

The competition heated up in the second round, with Shiri Maimon and Rafael Fleishman delivering a dramatic cabaret performance, and Noa Cohen and Eitan Krips impressing with a powerful "Swan Lake" freestyle. Amir Banai and Romi Nof closed the show with a flawless samba-pasodoble fusion, earning a perfect score and ultimately securing the win.

While Banai's victory was widely seen as deserved, some viewers felt the outcome was predictable, leading to criticism about the finale's extended length. The show concluded with Banai and Nof taking first place, Noa Cohen in second, and Shiri Maimon in third, marking the end of a season filled with talent, glitz, and dramatic tension.