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IDF Judge David Dvir Delivers Harsh Critiques on Dancing with the Stars Contestants
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First reported by N12 · 11 hours ago
What happened
David Dvir, the forthright judge on Israel's Dancing with the Stars, has delivered sharp critiques to contestants including Tom Aviv, Matan Peretz, Shi-Lee Shindler, Guy Hochman, and Bat Chen Segev as the season nears its finale, questioning their dancing abilities and potential for improvement.
- 01David Dvir is known for his blunt critiques on Dancing with the Stars Israel.
- 02He harshly criticized Tom Aviv's cha-cha as robotic and lacking dance quality.
- 03Dvir doubted Matan Peretz's foxtrot would continue to impress despite progress.
- 04Shi-Lee Shindler was told her body isn't built for dancing despite her effort.
- 05Guy Hochman's jive was entertaining but lacked true dance elements.
- 06Bat Chen Segev's cha-cha debut lacked charm and full expression according to Dvir.
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