Mali Levi Opens Up About Childhood Harassment on Dancing With the Stars

On the final night of the personal stories challenge on Israel's Dancing With the Stars, contestants shared deeply personal and emotional experiences. Among them, actress Mali Levi revealed for the first time a childhood harassment incident she had long repressed. She described being alone with an older man during a class when he "crossed the line," an event that left her confused and frightened but was stopped in time. Levi emphasized the lasting impact, saying, "The heart and body remember what the mind tries to forget," and expressed hope that sharing her story would help others feel less alone.

Other contestants also shared their struggles. Noa Cohen spoke candidly about her battle with body dysmorphic disorder, describing how it once prevented her from leaving the house without heavy makeup. Guy Hochman recounted the trauma of his mother’s severe injury after being hit by a scooter traveling at 60 km/h, which left her with a brain injury and dependent on care. He praised his father’s devoted caregiving.

Bar Brimer dedicated his dance to his late grandmother, highlighting their close bond and the pain of her illness and passing. He used the performance as a way to express his love and say goodbye. Tzachi Halevi, a former commando, shared his ongoing struggle with invisible wounds from military service, including post-traumatic stress symptoms that affected his sleep and emotional well-being.

The episode underscored the power of vulnerability and storytelling, with contestants using the dance floor to confront and share their most challenging life experiences.