Israeli Singer Omer Cohen Joins 'The Next Star' as Judge Replacing Eden Hason

Following Eden Hason's departure from the Israeli music competition show "The Next Star" after three seasons, singer and songwriter Omer Cohen has officially joined the judging panel. The announcement comes ahead of the new season airing on Keshet 12. Hason left the show due to a busy schedule and new projects. Cohen, recognized as one of Israel's leading and most popular musicians, has solidified his status with numerous hit songs, millions of streams, and major performances nationwide. By joining the show, Cohen adds a judging role to his accomplishments in the Israeli music industry.

The upcoming season of "The Next Star" will select Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, scheduled to take place in Bulgaria. With Cohen's addition to the judges' panel, the program aims to find the next artist to represent Israel on the European stage.