Channel 14 Host Tries to Congratulate Colleague on Likud Slot, Reaches Voicemail
Channel 14 host Yehuda Shlezinger attempted to call his colleague Yaakov Bardugo on Tuesday to congratulate him on securing a reserved spot on the Likud party's Knesset list. However, Shlezinger was unable to reach Bardugo, instead reaching his voicemail.
Bardugo has reportedly been inundated with calls from friends and surprised journalists following the announcement of his inclusion in the Likud slate. Shlezinger, unable to connect, humorously remarked on social media that it was a shame Bardugo was unavailable, as he had important updates for their program and that Bardugo seemed to be 'filtering' his calls.
Another Channel 14 host, Lital Shemesh, also reacted to the surprising list placements, questioning her own program's lineup. She posted on X, formerly Twitter, 'What do I do now with Bibi taking my entire panel for Motzash?' referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Saturday night program 'Motzash'. Bardugo is expected to join the Likud's Knesset list.
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