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Ongoing Story· Day 15

The Masked Singer Israel Introduces Major Rule Changes and New Judges

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Bar Refaeli Returns to Prime Time as "Masked Singer" Judge

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Model Bar Refaeli has returned to Israeli television as a judge on "The Masked Singer" after a decade-long absence. She expressed excitement about her role and her bond with fellow judges, including Ofira Assaig. Refaeli also commented on her mother, Tzipi Refaeli, joining the cast of "The Kitchen." She admitted to suspecting a family member might be a contestant on "The Masked Singer" and reflected on the challenges of participating in the show.

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  • Bar Refaeli is back on prime-time TV as a judge on "The Masked Singer."
  • She has formed a close bond with fellow judge Ofira Assaig.
  • Refaeli's mother, Tzipi Refaeli, is also joining the reality show "The Kitchen."
  • Refaeli speculated that a family member might be a contestant on "The Masked Singer."
  • She discussed the challenges of participating as a masked contestant.

Model Bar Refaeli has made a comeback to prime-time television as a judge on the reality show "The Masked Singer." After nearly a decade away from the screen, Refaeli expressed her excitement about returning, noting that her initial hesitations quickly vanished upon meeting her fellow judges. She described the panel as welcoming, forming a comfortable dynamic with colleagues like Moshe Yamini, with whom she had previously worked, and developing a close bond with Ofira Assaig, whom she now considers like a sister.

Refaeli also commented on her mother, Tzipi Refaeli, joining the cast of "The Kitchen," another reality show. She stated that her mother's participation was not surprising given her exceptional cooking skills, often preparing elaborate meals for large family gatherings with ease. Refaeli speculated that it was surprising it hadn't happened sooner.

Reflecting on her experience on "The Masked Singer," Refaeli highlighted the fun and engaging atmosphere of the show, emphasizing the camaraderie and the thrill of guessing the masked contestants' identities. She shared insights into her fellow judges, noting Assaig's unexpected comedic talent beyond her public persona, Yamini's strategic thinking, Shachar's energetic demeanor, and Tzadi's kind nature.

When asked about the possibility of a family member being a contestant, Refaeli admitted she suspected someone from her family might be under a mask. She also contemplated whether she herself could handle the demands of being a masked contestant, acknowledging the physical challenges of the costume, the heat, and the need to alter one's movements to conceal their identity, a feat she believes requires significant effort to hide from family and friends.

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