Masked Singer Panelist Tzadi Tzrafati Admits Frustration with Guesses
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Director Tzadi Tzrafati, a panelist on "The Masked Singer," expressed ongoing frustration with his inability to guess contestants' identities, even those he knows. He admitted to feeling self-critical about his poor guessing skills despite five seasons on the show. Tzrafati praised the courage of contestants and highlighted surprising talents like Dana Ivgy. He also commented on new panelists Bar Refaeli and Moshe Peretz, finding Refaeli assertive and Peretz musically astute.
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- Director Tzadi Tzrafati admits he "hates himself more" each season for failing to guess "Masked Singer" contestants.
- Tzrafati is often surprised by how well contestants, even those he knows, disguise their voices and identities.
- He praised actress Dana Ivgy's singing talent, calling her performances "rare" and expressing a desire to work with her.
- New panelists Bar Refaeli is described as assertive and sharp, while Moshe Peretz brings musical expertise.
- Tzrafati feels he has gained more courage to guess but still struggles with accuracy on the show.
Veteran director Tzadi Tzrafati, a panelist on the fifth season of "The Masked Singer," admits he still struggles to identify contestants, even those he knows personally. Despite working with many artists, he finds himself surprised by how well they conceal their identities, leading him to express frustration and a recurring self-criticism. Tzrafati revealed that he often feels far from the correct answer, stating, "Every time I'm shocked anew and every time I hate myself more." He noted that while he knows about half the contestants, their ability to disguise their voices and mannerisms consistently fools him.
Tzrafati expressed admiration for contestants who participate without a background in singing, praising their courage and adventurous spirit. He described the show as a fun, unique experience that allows participants to be themselves without public scrutiny. However, he also acknowledged the personal frustration when a close acquaintance successfully deceives him, stating, "They are happy they managed to trick me, I am very upset about it."
The director highlighted how the show has revealed hidden talents, citing actress Dana Ivgy as a prime example. He was so impressed by her singing that he expressed a desire to work with her, noting, "I was in love even before she was revealed, because her performances were rare." He also mentioned Tzachi Halevi from the first season as another contestant whose singing talent surprised him.
Regarding the new season's panelists, model Bar Refaeli and singer Moshe Peretz, Tzrafati described Refaeli as assertive, open, brave, and sharp, while Peretz brings a professional, musical ear to the panel. He believes their additions have made the panel even more interesting, noting Refaeli's confidence on stage and Peretz's musical expertise.
Reflecting on his own guessing abilities, Tzrafati stated that while he has gained more courage to suggest names, even when uncertain, he still feels he hasn't significantly improved. He contrasted his approach with that of fellow panelist Ofira, who he noted confidently throws out names, suggesting a strong belief in her guesses.
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