Dancers on Israel's 'Dancing with the Stars' Reveal Personal Struggles Behind Their Performances
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Contestants on Israel's "Dancing with the Stars" shared deeply personal stories of childhood bullying, addiction, loneliness, and overcoming adversity, revealing the struggles behind their performances. Maya Dagan spoke about her recovery from alcohol addiction, Avishag Samberg about Olympic doubts, Nejt Bozolic about loneliness in Israel, Uri Peper about finding belonging through drama, and Eden Golan about facing antisemitic bullying. Their stories underscored the emotional journeys that have shaped their lives and careers.
- 01Maya Dagan revealed her battle and recovery from severe alcohol addiction after childhood bullying.
- 02Avishag Samberg overcame self-doubt to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, valuing the journey over the medal.
- 03Nejt Bozolic expressed loneliness living in Israel away from his family despite public support.
- 04Uri Peper found belonging in drama classes after childhood feelings of isolation.
- 05Eden Golan faced antisemitic bullying in Moscow, which led to depression but fueled her singing career.
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