Ninet Tayeb Praises Shiri Maimon Ahead of Dancing with the Stars Semi-Final
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Ninet Tayeb praised fellow singer Shiri Maimon ahead of her semi-final performance on Dancing with the Stars, highlighting their longstanding friendly relationship since competing on Kokhav Nolad 23 years ago.
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- Ninet Tayeb publicly praised Shiri Maimon before her Dancing with the Stars semi-final.
- Maimon will perform her Eurovision song "HaSheket SheNishar" on the show.
- Tayeb called Maimon "gorgeous" and said she has always been "wow."
- The singers met as contestants on Kokhav Nolad 23 years ago and have stayed friendly.
- Both have served as judges on music competitions since their early careers.
- Maimon is now competing again in prime-time on Dancing with the Stars.
Ninet Tayeb publicly expressed warm support for Shiri Maimon just before Maimon’s semi-final performance on the Israeli edition of Dancing with the Stars. Maimon, who will perform "HaSheket SheNishar", the song she represented Israel with at Eurovision, shared a post on Instagram announcing her upcoming dance. Tayeb responded with an encouraging comment, calling Maimon "gorgeous" and affirming, "You always were and always will be wow."
The two singers first met as contestants on the reality music show Kokhav Nolad (Israeli Pop Idol) 23 years ago. Despite media speculation about rivalry, they have maintained a respectful and friendly relationship over the years. Both have also served as judges on music competitions. Tayeb won the Kokhav Nolad final, while Maimon had not participated in prime-time competitions until now. Dancing with the Stars offers Maimon a fresh chance to compete for first place.
This public show of mutual respect between Tayeb and Maimon has resonated with fans, highlighting their enduring connection since their early careers. The semi-final episode featuring Maimon’s dance is scheduled to air Saturday night on Keshet 12.
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