Reality Show Contestant Clarifies Remarks on Oct. 7 Dismissal
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Avi Shoshan, former Ichilov Hospital spokesperson, is joining the reality show "Survivor" and has clarified controversial remarks about being the "first to pay the price for October 7." He explained he meant he was the first to be professionally dismissed following the events. Shoshan stated he joined the show for the experience, not fame, and acknowledged the public's strong reactions to his comments.
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- Avi Shoshan, ex-Ichilov Hospital spokesperson, joins "Survivor" and clarifies Oct. 7 dismissal remarks.
- Shoshan stated he was the "first to pay a professional price" after being fired.
- His comments in a promotional clip sparked significant public backlash.
- He joined the reality show for the experience, not for fame or money.
- Shoshan acknowledged his personal narrative is tied to the Oct. 7 events.
Avi Shoshan, former spokesperson for Ichilov Hospital and a podcast host, is joining the cast of the new season of the reality show "Survivor," set to premiere on Channel 13 this Saturday. Ahead of the show's launch, a promotional clip featuring Shoshan's "identity card" segment sparked controversy. In the clip, Shoshan stated he was "the first to pay the price for October 7," an assertion that drew significant backlash.
Shoshan was dismissed from his role at Ichilov Hospital following a press conference held by released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz. Speaking at the show's launch event on Wednesday, Shoshan clarified his statement, explaining that he meant he was "the first to be fired, the first to pay a professional price." He expressed a sense of missed opportunity regarding his communication career after his dismissal from the hospital.
Shoshan stated he initially declined the "Survivor" offer multiple times, emphasizing that he did not participate for fame or financial gain, citing his successful podcast. He joined the show for the experience and to test his strategic abilities, believing he still possesses them. He acknowledged that his statement about paying the price for October 7 was linked to his personal narrative and the timing of his dismissal, even while recognizing the vastly greater suffering of hostages and their families.
When asked about the angry reactions, Shoshan said he doesn't read comments and accepts that not everyone will like him, referring to himself as "not a national darling." He also commented on past remarks about another contestant, Lir, from a different show, and suggested that while he aims to remain above any post-filming drama, he anticipates potential conflicts might arise once the "Survivor" episodes air, hinting that his "tongue worked a bit there."
