TV Host Ofira Assayag Jokingly Expresses Interest in Anchoring News
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Israeli media personality Ofira Assayag jokingly stated she would be interested in succeeding news anchor Yonit Levy during a segment on "The Masked Singer." The comment, made in response to a question from fellow judge Bar Refaeli, was met with laughter and Assayag clarified it was not a serious career aspiration. Assayag recently launched a WhatsApp channel for cultural reviews.
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- Ofira Assayag expressed interest in succeeding news anchor Yonit Levy on "The Masked Singer."
- Assayag's comment was made jokingly during a discussion about celebrity identities.
- Fellow judge Bar Refaeli asked Assayag if she would want to be like Yonit Levy.
- Assayag recently launched a WhatsApp channel for cultural reviews.
- The remark was clarified as a playful fantasy, not a serious career plan.
Israeli media personality and TV presenter Ofira Assayag, known for her direct style, recently made a surprising statement during an episode of the reality show "The Masked Singer" on Keshet 12. While participating as a panelist trying to guess celebrity identities, Assayag humorously responded to a question about potentially succeeding veteran news anchor Yonit Levy.
During the third episode of the fifth season, the panel discussed the possibility of actress Yael Abecassis being under one of the masks. Assayag dismissed the idea, joking that the chance of Abecassis appearing was as likely as Assayag herself anchoring the main news broadcast on Fox News. Comedian Shaher Hason then inquired if she saw herself presenting in English, to which she firmly replied, "No."
However, when model and fellow judge Bar Refaeli asked if Assayag would want to be "like Yonit Levy," Assayag responded with a surprising "Yes." This answer, accompanied by laughter, was clarified by Assayag as not a serious career change but a playful fantasy fueled by the show's relaxed atmosphere. Refaeli reassured her, saying they were just "cheering her on."
This playful remark comes after Assayag launched a dedicated WhatsApp channel in September for cultural reviews, focusing on films, series, books, and music, following years of speculation about her releasing a lifestyle book. The exchange on "The Masked Singer" suggests that the show's open dynamic allows Assayag to "dream" about top positions in Israeli media.
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