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Shiri Maimon Returns to "The Next Star" Judging Panel After "Dancing with the Stars"

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Singer Shiri Maimon is returning to judge the new season of "The Next Star for Eurovision" after competing in "Dancing with the Stars," which she called one of the hardest experiences of her life. She noted the exceptionally high talent level of this season's contestants. Maimon expressed confidence that none of her fellow judges could have matched her success in the dancing competition.

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  • Shiri Maimon returns to judge "The Next Star for Eurovision" after competing in "Dancing with the Stars."
  • Maimon described her "Dancing with the Stars" experience as one of the most difficult things she has endured.
  • She noted an exceptionally high level of talent among the contestants in the new season of "The Next Star."
  • Maimon believes the new scoring system allows judges to express their opinions more effectively.
  • She confidently stated that her fellow judges have "no chance" of matching her "Dancing with the Stars" achievement.

Singer Shiri Maimon is returning to her role as a judge on "The Next Star for Eurovision" for the upcoming season. This follows her participation in "Dancing with the Stars," where she reached the finals, securing third place. Maimon described her experience on the dancing competition as one of the most difficult things she has ever gone through, calling it a "shaking and one-time experience." She expressed relief and enjoyment in returning to the familiar role of a judge, contrasting it with the challenges of "Dancing with the Stars," which she referred to as a "kindergarten" in comparison.

Maimon shared her excitement for the new season of "The Next Star," noting an unusually high level of talent among the contestants, including many young singers aged 17 with exceptional charisma and vocal abilities. She mentioned that the judging panel is constantly impressed and questioning "where they are coming from." Maimon also commented on the new scoring system, stating that it allows judges to express their opinions more effectively and provide more constructive feedback, even when a performance is good but not perfect.

When asked if any of her fellow judges could have surpassed her achievement on "Dancing with the Stars," Maimon confidently stated that they have "no chance," emphasizing her own accomplishment of reaching the finals at her age.

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