Singer Noa Cohen Reveals Struggle with Severe Body Dysmorphia on Dancing with the Stars

In a poignant moment on the latest episode of "Dancing with the Stars" airing Sunday on Keshet 12, singer Noa Cohen opened up about her long battle with severe body dysmorphia. Cohen shared with host Lucy Ayoub that the disorder caused her to see herself in a distorted and negative light, describing an internal struggle marked by a cruel inner voice telling her she was a "monster." She explained this voice as harsh, critical, and relentless, always present when she looked in the mirror. Alongside this negative voice, Cohen also described a second, more understanding voice that recognized her suffering was internal and urged her to stop the self-criticism, though she admitted this was far from easy.

Cohen performed a song she wrote at age 16, which reflects her experience with body dysmorphia and the conflicting voices in her mind. This revelation adds to the season’s trend of contestants sharing personal challenges beyond their dance performances. The current season, the fifth since the format’s return to Keshet 12, features a diverse lineup including Shiri Maimon, Bar Brimer, Amir Banai, and Eden Golan. The competition is intensifying as the finale is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2.

Earlier in the season, Olympic medalist Avishag Samberg and dancer Ivan Denisov were eliminated after failing to secure enough combined audience and judges’ votes. Cohen’s candid disclosure aims to offer hope to others facing similar internal battles, highlighting the emotional depth the show has embraced this season.