Media Personality Guy Maroz Departs Channel 14 Amidst Controversy

Media personality, presenter, and creator Guy Maroz, recently a notable and controversial figure on Channel 14's 'The Patriots' panel, announced he will be absent from the screens for the next two weeks. Maroz, a staunch leftist, has publicly shared his struggles with a complex mental health crisis in recent years, alongside writing plays and returning to journalism. His joining the Channel 14 panel created significant internal and external conflict. He faced harsh criticism from his political camp, accused of legitimizing the channel, while his liberal views led to frequent clashes with other panel members. These tensions culminated in the summer of 2026 when he walked off a live broadcast following personal insults. Despite the controversies, Maroz maintained he had not changed his principles but found a platform for his views. Amidst ongoing drama, Maroz has now declared a prolonged absence from the program. During a live broadcast, Maroz decided to preempt rumors by informing viewers and fellow panelists of his upcoming private vacation. He began by wishing everyone a happy new year and then explained, "Tomorrow, a very short, crazy two-week trip. I won't be here. Not because I was thrown out, and not because I left." Maroz detailed his European itinerary, starting in Oslo, then heading to Scotland and Italy for what he described as a "crazy trip." He concluded his announcement firmly, telling the panel and viewers, "I bid you farewell now."