Michal Hakatanah to Star in 'The Kitchen' VIP Season

Children's entertainer Michal Vitzman, known by her stage name Michal Hakatanah, has announced she will participate in the upcoming VIP season of the reality cooking show "The Kitchen Rules" on Keshet 12. Vitzman revealed the news on her Instagram account, sharing a video of herself preparing dough and stating, "Very soon you will see me on The Kitchen Rules and I am very excited!!"

The show, which is based on the Australian format "My Kitchen Rules," has been broadcast in Israel since late 2018, judged by chefs Haim Cohen and Ruti Brodo. While initially a competition for amateur cooks, the program has increasingly focused on VIP seasons featuring public figures, politicians, media personalities, and artists.

In the competition, pairs create temporary restaurants in their homes, cook three-course meals under time constraints, and host the other contestants and judges. Beyond the culinary aspect, the show often features deep conversations among participants about personal, professional, and public matters.

This marks Vitzman's first foray into this type of reality format. She has been active in the children's entertainment industry for about fifteen years, with numerous stage shows, video albums, series, and Hanukkah plays to her credit. She also maintains a strong social media presence, sharing details of her daily life as a mother of six.

Vitzman's participation comes after a period of significant personal changes. She recently separated from her husband of many years, businessman Nir Vitzman, and had a brief, widely publicized relationship with actor Yehuda Buchbut. The show requires participants to compete as pairs, but her partner for "The Kitchen Rules" has not yet been officially revealed. It is expected that her partner will be announced closer to the start of filming and broadcast.