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Dvir and Mizrahi: Tough Judges, Honest Critiques, and a New Season on the Floor
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First reported by N12 · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
David Dvir and Eli Mizrahi spoke to Mako about returning as judges for the fifth season of “Dancing with the Stars” on Keshet 12. They discussed the show’s new male majority, newcomer Haim Perstein, standout contestants, and why tough criticism is part of the role. Dvir also explained his SpongeBob tattoos and said he may need to be more delicate at times.
- 01Dvir and Mizrahi are judging the fifth season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
- 02Former dancer Haim Perstein joins the panel as a new fourth judge.
- 03Dvir says he is not sorry for blunt critiques, but may need more tact.
- 04Dvir’s new SpongeBob tattoos cover sun-damaged skin on his arms.
- 05Mizrahi says the show helped break the stigma around men dancing.
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