Eden Golan Withdraws from Dancing with the Stars Due to Medical Reasons, Maya Dagan Eliminated After Save

On July 30, two prominent contestants left the Israeli reality show "Dancing with the Stars" in a dramatic live episode. Eden Golan announced her withdrawal from the competition due to serious medical issues involving a nerve problem that could affect her long-term health. Golan, who had been considered a strong contender for the title since the season began, delivered an emotional final performance with her partner Artyom Liaskovski before stepping down. She reflected, "I knew what I was going to dance in the final, and suddenly when they say it's over, it's a shock that takes a moment to process." She acknowledged the difficulty of the situation but accepted it as ultimately for the best.

In contrast, Maya Dagan was eliminated shortly after returning from the show's lifeline round. Dagan expressed no disappointment, stating, "I'm not upset at all, sorry to break the clichés," and expressed gratitude for the experience and meeting her dance partner Shahar. Her daughter Amelia, who accompanied her during the interview on "Good Evening with Guy Pines," praised her mother’s journey throughout the season. Dagan mentioned plans to relocate and spend quality time with her daughter after the show.

Both contestants appeared alongside their dance partners Artyom Liaskovski and Shahar Zismanovitch in the interview, sharing their feelings immediately after leaving the dance floor. The episode left the audience emotionally affected by the dual departures of two fan favorites in one night.