Ofira Asayag Jokes About Wanting to Anchor Primetime News on TV
During a TV appearance, Israeli host Ofira Asayag humorously admitted she would like to anchor primetime news like Yonit Levi, sparking playful banter on her panel.
Israeli television personality and host Ofira Asayag recently sparked humorous speculation about her career aspirations during an episode of the reality show "The Masked Singer" on Keshet 12. Known for her direct style, Asayag serves as a panelist on the hit show, where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes while judges attempt to guess their identities.
During the third episode of the show's fifth season, the panelists discussed the possibility that actress Yael Abecassis was hiding beneath one of the masks. Dismissing the theory with characteristic humor, Asayag remarked that the likelihood of Abecassis being under the mask was akin to her own chances of anchoring the primetime news on Fox News.
Fellow panelist Shahar Hason chimed in to ask if she could see herself presenting in English, to which Asayag firmly replied in the negative. However, supermodel and fellow judge Bar Refaeli then posed a more provocative question, asking if Asayag would like to step into the shoes of iconic news anchor Yonit Levi.
To the surprise of the panel, Asayag unhesitatingly answered in the affirmative. The exchange drew laughter, prompting Asayag to quip with a smile that the controversies had arrived, while Refaeli quickly clarified that it was all in good fun.
Asayag continues to expand her media presence beyond television. In September, she launched a dedicated WhatsApp channel focusing on culture, lifestyle recommendations, and reviews of films, television series, books, and music, building on her ongoing radio work on 103fm.
