Ophira Assayag Recounts Embarrassing Encounter With Rotem Cohen
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli TV and radio host Ophira Assayag recounted an awkward yet amusing encounter with singer Rotem Cohen at a restaurant. Assayag spotted Cohen trying to remain incognito in the heat while waiting in line, but she recognized him and called out his name. Cohen asked her to keep her voice down, which Assayag found to be a sign of his humility. She praised him for not seeking special treatment, unlike many other celebrities.
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- Ophira Assayag described an awkward encounter with singer Rotem Cohen at a restaurant.
- Cohen was attempting to remain incognito while waiting in a long line.
- Assayag recognized Cohen and called out his name, prompting him to ask her to be quiet.
- Assayag praised Cohen for his humility and for not seeking preferential treatment.
- The incident occurred recently at the restaurant 'Oved BaKfar'.
Israeli TV and radio host Ophira Assayag shared a humorous anecdote from her weekend on her 102FM radio show, detailing an awkward encounter with singer Rotem Cohen. Assayag, who expressed admiration for Cohen's music and humility, spotted him trying to remain inconspicuous while waiting in a long line at the restaurant 'Oved BaKfar' with her children.
Cohen was reportedly dressed in a hat, sunglasses, and hoodie, attempting to avoid attention in the intense heat. However, Assayag recognized him and called out his name loudly, causing him to turn around and ask her to "shush." She invited him to join her, but he reiterated his request for her not to shout, which Assayag found endearing.
Assayag praised Cohen for his modesty, noting that he did not ask for preferential treatment or to cut the queue, unlike some other celebrities. She observed that he waited patiently like any other customer, despite the owner, Koko, likely would have accommodated him had he known Cohen was there. Assayag concluded by expressing her deep appreciation for Cohen's down-to-earth behavior.