Most Surprising Contestants on 'The Masked Singer' Revealed
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The Israeli reality show "The Masked Singer" is launching its fifth season, featuring a panel of judges and surprising celebrity contestants. The article lists five of the most unexpected participants, including media personality Yinon Magal, former health official Prof. Itamar Grotto, veteran actress Gila Almagor, singer Yishai Levi, and MK Boaz Bismuth. These individuals appeared on the show in various costumes across different seasons, often in contrast to their public personas or careers.
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- "The Masked Singer" season 5 premieres Saturday on Channel 12 with a new panel.
- Yinon Magal, a critic of Channel 12, appeared as "The Cactus" in season 1.
- Prof. Itamar Grotto, a former health official, was "The Strawberry" in season 2.
- Actress Gila Almagor, 86, was revealed as "The Doll" in season 4.
- Singer Yishai Levi's appearance as "Abu Nafkha" was one of his last before death.
- MK Boaz Bismuth competed as "The Cat" in season 3 before entering politics.
The Israeli version of "The Masked Singer" is set to premiere its fifth season on Saturday on Channel 12, with Ido Rosenblum returning as host. The show, known for its surprising celebrity reveals rather than musical performances, will feature a panel including Ophira Assayag, Tzadi Tzarfati, Shahar Hason, Bar Refaeli, and Moshé Peretz.
The article highlights five of the most unexpected contestants in the show's history. First is Yinon Magal, a prominent host on Channel 14 who frequently criticizes Channel 12. He appeared as "The Cactus" in the first season, performing and dancing in a costume despite his public stance against the channel. He was eliminated in the second episode.
Next is Prof. Itamar Grotto, who served as Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a key figure in setting guidelines and holding press conferences. Shortly after leaving his public service role, he participated as "The Strawberry" in the second season, lasting until the third elimination.
Veteran actress Gila Almagor, an Israel Prize laureate and a respected cultural figure, surprised viewers as "The Doll" in the fourth season at the age of 86. She was eliminated in the third episode.
Singer Yishai Levi, considered one of Israel's greatest performers, appeared as "Abu Nafkha" in the fourth season, reaching the seventh elimination. This television appearance was one of his last before his passing.
Finally, MK Boaz Bismuth participated as "The Cat" in the third season, revealed in December 2022. The show was filmed in 2022, during the transition period between his departure as editor-in-chief of "Israel Hayom" and his entry into politics, being elected to the 25th Knesset for the Likud party in November 2022. The broadcast occurred after he had become a sitting Member of Knesset.
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