Ophira Assayag on New Masked Singer Season: 'I Don't Fight, I Have Enough People to Argue With'
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Ophira Assayag is gearing up for the new season of "The Masked Singer" alongside new panelists Moshe Peretz and Bar Refaeli. Assayag, known for her guessing skills, feels the show's producers are deceiving the audience by revealing identities early. She also discussed her recent birthday party and her approach to potential conflicts with friends who might be contestants. Assayag believes her extensive experience in media and her ability to recognize voices give her an edge in the competition.
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- Ophira Assayag is ready for the new season of "The Masked Singer" with new panelists Moshe Peretz and Bar Refaeli.
- Assayag criticized "The Masked Singer" producers for allowing the audience to know identities before the panel.
- She celebrated her 53rd birthday with 150 female friends and plans her next party at the Hilton.
- Assayag acknowledged strict confidentiality rules on the show, even for production teams.
- She believes her extensive media experience and voice recognition skills give her an advantage.
- Assayag suspects fellow panelist Shahar Hason of being deceptive.
Ophira Assayag is preparing for the new season of "The Masked Singer," where she will face new competition from panelists Moshe Peretz and Bar Refaeli. In an interview with mako celebrities, Assayag discussed the challenge of guessing the identities of masked contestants, especially with new additions to the panel aiming to challenge her guessing prowess. She noted that Peretz and Refaeli bring unique perspectives, with Refaeli knowing many models and Peretz being a singer, but maintained her own advantage due to her extensive experience in media and sports.
Assayag expressed frustration with the show's producers for allowing the audience to know identities before the panel, calling it "international nonsense." She also touched on her recent 53rd birthday celebration, which was a women-only event attended by 150 friends. Assayag joked about the difficulty of compiling such a guest list and mentioned receiving complaints, leading her to plan her next birthday at the Hilton.
Regarding potential conflicts with friends who might be contestants, Assayag stated she wouldn't fight but would be disappointed if a close friend hid their identity from her. She acknowledged the strict confidentiality agreements involved in the show, even among the production teams. Assayag anticipates that the upcoming season will feature a high number of well-known celebrities, making it engaging for a wide audience.
When asked who on the current panel might be hiding behind a mask, Assayag pointed to Shahar Hason, describing him as someone who could easily deceive them. She highlighted her own advantage in guessing, stemming from twenty years in radio which helps her identify contestants by voice, and her extensive connections in politics and current affairs.
