Reality Star Lir Oz Returns to TV After Difficult Past Experiences
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Reality star Lir Oz is returning to television on "Survivor" after facing severe criticism following her appearance on "Ahava Hadasha." Oz admitted the past criticism led to depression and fear but stated she is now more resilient and ready to handle negativity. She believes the new show will reveal a stronger, more emotional side of her and is confident in her relationship with partner Shachar Mana, with whom she is discussing future plans.
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- Reality star Lir Oz will compete on "Survivor" after facing harsh criticism from her previous show "Ahava Hadasha."
- Oz stated past criticism caused depression and fear, but she is now more stable and resilient.
- She believes "Survivor" will showcase her as a fighter and reveal a more emotional side.
- Oz is confident in her relationship with partner Shachar Mana and they are discussing future steps.
- She feels better equipped to handle criticism and believes Israeli audiences are increasingly accepting of strong women.
Reality television personality Lir Oz, who first gained fame on the dating show "Ahava Hadasha" (New Love), is set to appear in the upcoming season of "Survivor," premiering Saturday on Channel 13. Oz acknowledged that her previous experience on "Ahava Hadasha," where she met her partner Shachar Mana, led to significant negative criticism, which she found difficult to handle.
In an interview with Walla! Celebs, Oz discussed her decision to return to reality television despite the harsh reactions she faced previously. She stated that while she was afraid, she wouldn't let fear control her actions and wanted to reveal more aspects of herself. Oz admitted that the criticism after "Ahava Hadasha" was challenging, leading to periods of depression and fear of leaving her home. However, she emphasized that she has since stabilized, with a strong relationship, supportive family, and friends, making her more resilient.
Oz anticipates that "Survivor" will showcase a different side of her, portraying her as a fighter, a competitor, and someone who doesn't give up, while also revealing her emotional side. She acknowledged that fear of negative reactions persists but feels more equipped to handle criticism now, being more self-assured and aware. She reflected that in "Ahava Hadasha," she was younger and less stable, partly due to personal difficulties like her mother's passing, which affected her ability to process criticism.
Regarding the perception of strong women on Israeli television, Oz believes the audience is evolving and that the new "Survivor" season will feature many strong women. She also commented on past criticism, noting that her own reactions to criticism on "Ahava Hadasha" may have amplified the negativity. She is now better prepared to respond appropriately and even apologize if necessary. Despite a negative comment about her from Avi Shoshan in a promo, Oz is confident she can overcome preconceived notions.
Oz also spoke about her relationship with Shachar Mana, whom she met on "Ahava Hadasha." She described him as the greatest love of her life and expressed deep happiness and certainty about their future together, indicating they are already discussing the next steps in their relationship. She concluded that despite the past hardships, the outcome of finding such a great love made it all worthwhile.
