Next Star for Eurovision Returns with New Judging System for 2027 Contest
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The Israeli music competition "The Next Star for Eurovision" returns November 15th to select Israel's representative for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria. The show introduces a new scoring system where judges award points from 4 to 12, combined with audience votes, requiring 70% to advance. The judging panel features Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Assaf Amdursky, Itai Levy, and new judge Osher Cohen, with Assi Azar and Rotem Sela hosting. Or Nir has been appointed spokesperson for the Israeli delegation.
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- The Next Star for Eurovision returns November 15th to find Israel's 2027 Eurovision representative.
- A new scoring system uses judge points (4-12) and audience votes, requiring 70% to advance.
- New judge Osher Cohen joins Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Assaf Amdursky, and Itai Levy.
- Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will host the upcoming season.
- The 2027 Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Bulgaria.
- Or Nir appointed spokesperson for the Israeli Eurovision delegation.
The popular Israeli music competition, "The Next Star for Eurovision," is set to premiere its new season on Keshet 12 next Sunday, November 15th, as it begins its search for Israel's representative for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This season introduces a significant overhaul to the show's signature format. Instead of the previous binary "pass" or "fail" system determined by a button, judges will now award individual scores ranging from 4 to 12 points, mirroring the Eurovision Song Contest's scoring method. These judge scores will be combined with votes from the studio audience. The iconic giant screen separating contestants from the audience remains, and participants must still achieve a combined score of 70% to advance. This marks the most substantial structural change since the show's inception. Previously, each judge's vote constituted a small percentage, with the majority of the decision resting with the public. The judging panel will include returning members Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Assaf Amdursky, and Itai Levy, joined by new judge Osher Cohen. Hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will return for another season. The judges and hosts attended a festive event at the Elkonin Hotel in Tel Aviv to mark the season's opening. Noam Batten, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2026, was also present to pass on the torch. "The Next Star" format, developed by Teddy Productions and Keshet, has been a primary platform for discovering musical talent in Israel and has sent representatives to notable international achievements, including past participants Eden Golan and Yuval Raphael. The winner of the upcoming season will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will be held in Bulgaria. Separately, Or Nir was appointed spokesperson for the Israeli delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, tasked with leading public relations and media activities. The competition will be broadcast on Kan 11 and Kan BOX.
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