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Former Footballer Itay Shechter Revealed as Masked Singer

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Hebrew · 3 newsrooms covering

Former Israeli footballer Itay Shechter was revealed as the "Rabbit" on the "Masked Singer" reality show Saturday night. Shechter, who also works as a sports commentator, performed a 1990s hit. He joins a list of athletes and commentators who have previously appeared on the show.

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  • Former footballer Itay Shechter was revealed as the "Rabbit" on "Masked Singer."
  • Shechter performed a 1990s hit song on the "Keshet" reality show.
  • He also works as a commentator for "Sport 5" on "Sh'ar HaShabat."
  • Shechter joins other athletes like Uri Sasson and Omri Casspi who were on the show.
  • He played for multiple top Israeli football clubs during his career.

Former Israeli footballer Itay Shechter was revealed as the "Masked Singer" on Saturday night, performing as the "Rabbit" character on the reality show broadcast by "Keshet." Shechter, who also serves as a commentator on the sports channel "Sport 5" for their weekly review program "Sh'ar HaShabat," surprised viewers with his singing performance of the 1990s hit "Tash'iri Li Makom Le'habek Otach" by the band Avtipus.

Shechter joins a list of notable athletes who have previously participated in the show, including Olympic medalist Uri Sasson, footballer Maoz Buzaglo, former tennis player Shahar Pe'er, gymnast Linoy Ashram, and NBA player Omri Casspi. Sports commentators Yoram Arbel and Eli Ildis have also been unmasked on the program.

Throughout his career, Shechter played for several prominent Israeli clubs, including Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Haifa, and Beitar Jerusalem. His participation on "Masked Singer" showcased a new, unexpected talent to the nation.

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