Sharon Yaini and Karin Sorotzinsky Return to 'Dancing with the Stars' Live Shows

On July 27, two couples secured their spots in the live broadcast stage of Israel's "Dancing with the Stars" after competing in the show's redemption round. Former football star Sharon Yaini and dancer Karin Sorotzinsky earned the highest judges' score for their quickstep performance, receiving praise from judge David Dvir who compared Yaini's determination to his father's and his own football career. Yaini's coach, the captain of Maccabi Tel Aviv, highlighted their hard work since elimination, including a special training camp.

The second couple to return was actress Maya Dagan and dancer Shahar Zismanovich, who scored 34 points for their foxtrot. Judge Haim Pashtain complimented their dance partnership, and Dagan shared an encouraging message from her daughter Amalia that motivated her before the performance. The judges unanimously chose these two couples over Guy Hochman and Nicole Rogovin, who were eliminated.

These returns complete the lineup for the live shows starting next Wednesday, joining eight other couples who had already qualified. The full roster includes Diane Schwartz and Lotem Madmoni, Tzahi Halevi and Nina Sol, Avishag Samberg and Ivan Denisov, Shiri Maimon and Rafael Fleishman, Amir Banai and Romi Nof, Bar Brimer and Sena Sokol, Noa Cohen and Eitan Krips, Eden Golan and Artyom Liaskovski, alongside the returning pairs Maya Dagan and Shahar Zismanovich, and Sharon Yaini and Karin Sorotzinsky.