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Ongoing Story· Day 12

Survivor Contestant Avi Shushan's Foul-Mouthed Outburst Stuns Cast

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Reality Show Contestant Tells Interviewer 'Don't Lecture Me, Release'

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Israeli media personality Avi Shoshan was eliminated from the reality show 'Survivor' and blamed fellow contestant Lir Oz. During an interview, Shoshan clashed with the interviewer, Alina, telling her "Don't lecture me, release" after she questioned his own observance of Shabbat. Shoshan previously served as a prominent spokesperson for Ichilov Medical Center for 14 years.

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  • Avi Shoshan blamed Lir Oz for his elimination from 'Survivor' and called her manipulative.
  • Shoshan told interviewer Alina, "Don't lecture me, release" during a heated exchange.
  • He defended his actions on the show by citing his respect for Shabbat.
  • Shoshan previously served as spokesperson for Ichilov Medical Center for 14 years.
  • His departure from Ichilov in November 2023 was linked to a press conference controversy.

Israeli media personality Avi Shoshan, known for his role as spokesperson for Ichilov Medical Center and appearances on Channel 14's 'The Patriots,' expressed surprise and frustration following his elimination from the reality show 'Survivor.' Shoshan blamed fellow contestant Lir Oz for his ousting, describing her as manipulative and not the victim she portrays. He stated he initially felt pity for her, which led to their initial rapport.

Shoshan also defended a decision he made during the show, emphasizing his respect for Shabbat. When the interviewer challenged him, noting he himself does not observe Shabbat, Shoshan retorted that it was irrelevant and that Oz was the one who prevented him from observing it. He further stated, "The truth hurts" when questioned about potentially offending someone with his words.

In a heated exchange, the interviewer pressed Shoshan on his own Shabbat observance. Shoshan responded sharply to the interviewer, identified as Alina, saying, "Don't lecture me, Alina. Release." Shoshan previously served as the spokesperson for Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) for approximately 14 years, concluding his tenure in November 2023 amid public controversy surrounding a press conference with hostage survivor Yocheved Lifshitz. He began his career as a journalist and music critic for ynet and later worked for Galgalatz radio.

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