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Osher Cohen Joins Judges Panel on Israel's 'The Next Star' Replacing Eden Hason

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 15, 2026

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Osher Cohen will join the judging panel of Israel's "The Next Star for Eurovision," replacing Eden Hason after three seasons. The show will select Israel's Eurovision 2027 representative and air later this year on Keshet 12. Meanwhile, industry veteran Zvika Hadar commented on the evolving singing reality TV landscape in Israel and globally.

01Osher Cohen replaces Eden Hason as judge on 'The Next Star for Eurovision' on Keshet 12.
02The show will select Israel's Eurovision 2027 representative in Bulgaria.
03'The Next Star' will air later this year on Keshet 12.
04Channel 13's 'The Voice' recently returned, creating two prime-time singing shows in Israel.
05Zvika Hadar noted the global decline of singing reality TV formats.
06Hadar prefers formats focused on discovering new talent over judge-centered shows.

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