Guy Hochman and Nicole Rogovin Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Before Group Reunion

Comedian Guy Hochman and his dance partner Nicole Rogovin were eliminated from the Israeli edition of Dancing with the Stars on July 4, 2026, just before the group reunion stage. From the start, Hochman sparked controversy among the judges, who questioned whether entertainment value should outweigh dance skills. Despite this, audience support kept him in the competition longer than expected, even though his dancing did not improve as much as other contestants.

During the episode, Hochman opened up about a traumatic event involving his mother, who was left paralyzed after being hit by an electric scooter rider. Although the emotional moment resonated in the studio, their dance performance was not enough to save them from elimination. Hochman and Rogovin were sent home alongside Bar Brimer and Sene Sokol, who also received low scores for their initial performances.

Throughout the season, Hochman challenged the show’s balance between dance quality and entertainment, but the judges ultimately chose to keep Brimer, who consistently scored higher and demonstrated stronger dance abilities. Hochman and Rogovin tried to blend entertainment with ballroom standards but fell short of advancing further. Hochman expressed satisfaction with his journey, saying, "I did my part and enjoyed it," and praised Rogovin’s potential to progress with a stronger partner. Rogovin also expressed pride in Hochman’s growth and effort during the competition.