Guy Hochman and Nicole Rogovin Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Before Group Reunion
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 4, 2026
What happened
Comedian Guy Hochman and dancer Nicole Rogovin were eliminated from Israel's Dancing with the Stars on July 4, 2026, following mixed judge reviews and despite strong audience support. Hochman shared a personal story about his mother’s accident during the show, but their performance was insufficient to continue. The judges favored other contestants with higher dance skills as the competition approached the group reunion phase.
- 01Guy Hochman and Nicole Rogovin were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on July 4, 2026.
- 02Hochman was controversial among judges but had strong audience support despite weaker dance skills.
- 03Hochman shared a personal story about his mother’s paralysis from a scooter accident during the episode.
- 04They were eliminated just before the group reunion stage alongside other low-scoring contestants.
- 05Judges prioritized dance ability over entertainment value, choosing to keep higher-scoring dancers.
- 06Hochman expressed satisfaction with his performances and praised Rogovin’s potential with a stronger partner.
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