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Masked Singer Host Ido Rosenblum on New Season and Celebrity Behavior

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Ido Rosenblum, host of "The Masked Singer," discussed the new season featuring panelists Moshe Peretz and Bar Refaeli. He revealed that celebrity contestants often behave differently when masked, citing chef Haim Cohen's surprising participation. Rosenblum noted the show's fun atmosphere, contrasting it with high-stakes programs.

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  • Host Ido Rosenblum praised new "Masked Singer" panelists Moshe Peretz and Bar Refaeli.
  • Rosenblum finds celebrity behavior changes when contestants are masked.
  • Chef Haim Cohen's surprise reveal was the most shocking for Rosenblum.
  • Rosenblum noted that "The Masked Singer" is a fun show with low stakes.
  • He sometimes has backstage realizations about contestants' identities.

Ido Rosenblum, host of the popular Israeli reality show "The Masked Singer," shared insights into the upcoming season, which features new panelists Moshe Peretz and Bar Refaeli. Rosenblum expressed satisfaction with the new additions, noting their quick integration into the show's dynamic.

Despite hosting for four seasons, Rosenblum admitted he is still surprised by the show's revelations, including the well-known personalities and elaborate costumes. He mentioned that while he doesn't actively try to guess contestants' identities during filming, he sometimes has moments of realization backstage due to his proximity to the masked performers.

Rosenblum recalled that the most surprising reveal for him in previous seasons was chef Haim Cohen, as he did not expect Cohen to participate in such a show. He also shared an anecdote about being convinced his friend Leon Rosenberg was a contestant, only to be surprised by a completely different person behind the mask.

He commented on how celebrities tend to behave differently when masked, suggesting that the anonymity allows them to be more uninhibited. Rosenblum emphasized that "The Masked Singer" is a fun show without the high stakes of other programs where panelists make life-altering decisions.

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