Television

A review of Israel's top reality TV shows for 5786 highlights hits like Come Dine with Me, Big Brother, Dancing with the Stars, and Eurovision star Noam Batan.

Israeli television rings in the New Year with a light lineup of fresh premieres, led by the return of the comedy-drama Ma'abara on Reshet 13, alongside library movie hits on Netflix and special broadcasts.

Prime-time television ratings in Israel for the year 5786 show Keshet 12 dominating the top ten list, led by The Amazing Race 2026 and Adir Miller's Reset.

Thursday night television ratings in Israel show Keshet 12 leading strongly in both news broadcasts and prime-time programming, maintaining its top spot.

The morning TV show "16 in the Morning" has launched a social campaign to distribute 1,016 holiday packages to families in need, inviting the public to submit recommendations via its website and billboards nationwide.

Guy Meroz, a prominent left-wing panelist on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim," announced a two-week break for a personal vacation to Europe, quashing rumors of his departure.

i24NEWS concludes the Hebrew year with impressive growth as most programs double their ratings. Central editions and weekend talk shows surge while competitors see declines.

A recent security investigation claims LG smart televisions may scan home networks and potentially record audio via built-in microphones during standby mode. LG firmly denies the allegations.

The hit Israeli sitcom "Kupa Rashit" has officially been renewed for a seventh season even before the sixth season airs, following high ratings and widespread cultural success.

Channel 12 News has launched a dynamic new opening sequence for its main evening broadcast, featuring a high-tempo countdown and highlighting its team of journalists.

Since Asaf Rappaport's arrival, despite management changes and strategic shifts, ratings remain stagnant. Following the poor performance of the flagship show 'The Voice', Reshet 13 management issued a stern warning to staff: 'Whoever does not sweat will not be here.'

"Mayday" turns a failed Cold War spy mission into an action-comedy about friendship, "The Grand Tour" returns with a brand new trio of presenters, and also "Doğu", "Earle Meets World" and final episodes of "Silo", "Monsters of God" and "Klara" today (Friday) on TV in Israel.

The beloved duo of hosts will lead the Israeli version of the global hit "I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!". The program, which will be broadcast live directly from the wild jungle, will pit celebrities against extreme tasks.

Oshri Cohen stars in a new psychological police drama about an investigation in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem that becomes increasingly complicated, Guy Ritchie returns with his fun series on Netflix, Sydney Sweeney as we have never seen her before, and also "Chad Powers", "Little Disasters" and other content airing today (Thursday) on television in Israel.

Gal Gadot stars in the thriller 'The Runner' as a mother forced to obey a kidnapper while chasing through London; also 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu', AI and 9/11 documentary films, new episodes of 'Reacher', 'Ted Lasso' and 'Will Trent', the finale of 'Dancing with the Stars' and other content airing today (Wednesday) on television in Israel.

Liahi Griner returns to the small screen in a particularly surprising role. After undergoing professional training and becoming a certified doula, Griner will star in the new season of "Baby Boom" on Channel 12 and will accompany women in the delivery room.

The television presenter, who is accustomed to openly sharing with her followers on social media, is currently in the midst of preparations for her return to Channel 14 with a new program. However, the heavy workload is apparently taking its toll — Harel shared details about a medical issue.

With six contestants remaining in the cooking competition, every dish becomes critical. Following a challenging task involving canned goods, Tair Murdoch has left the kitchen: "I finished in sixth place in the previous season as well. Apparently, there is a curse on me with this number."

A year and a half after leaving her morning show, the presenter is returning to television with a new program. In a teaser posted on Instagram, she revealed behind-the-scenes preparations and introduced the first guests: singer Ofer Levi and singer Sharon Rotter.

While Keshet 12 continues to dominate unchallenged, Reshet 13 faces a drop in performance. The channel's flagship program, The Voice, fell to third place in the daily ratings with 8.8% and 237,000 viewers.

The long and busy summer period, alongside the growing pressure ahead of the return to the screen on Channel 16, has overwhelmed the beloved host. In a candid video from her car, Bar Zohar said goodbye to the summer vacation and broke down: "Trying to catch my breath for a moment" | All the details

The battle for a spot in the next stage of "MasterChef" has stepped up, and the contestants were required to draw inspiration from the Ansky family's famous herring sandwich. The competition was close, and this is who was eliminated at its conclusion: "I need a spa day after all this."

The pairing of Jackie Azulay and Eliav Sasson in the latest task on "MasterChef" ignited a fire in the kitchen even before they chose what to cook. The two struggled to reach joint decisions throughout the task, which caused a dispute. Later, after the episode aired, Sasson set things straight and calmed the situation: "It worked less well, but it doesn't mean anything."

"33 Days" returns to the true escape of two prisoners from a prison in Spain and the police manhunt that followed, "Four Hands, Two Sonatas" follows two young pianists who turn from rivals into partners, and also "Conan O'Brien Must Go", "Dancing with the Stars" and other content broadcast today (Saturday) on Israeli television.

Weekly viewing data reveals an especially tight battle on screen, as a surprising documentary broadcast managed to rank very high in the table and overtake beloved major programs.

Viewers are increasingly moving away from daily routine viewing, yet Kan 11 is showing a surprising strengthening in all broadcast segments while other major channels lose ground.

The tight battle for second place in prime time and news broadcasts has been decided with particularly surprising data, as one of the channels managed to overtake long-standing competitors and establish itself as the runner-up to the leader.

Following the media storm surrounding Moshik Roth's departure from 'Chef Games' on Reshet 13, Asaf Granit, who led the opposition to the channel's management changes, held talks with new owner Asaf Rappaport. The crisis has been resolved, and Granit is now set to revive his show 'Kitchen Revolution' after a seven-year hiatus.

At a family gathering ahead of the decisive stages of "Dancing with the Stars," Orna Banai sat down for an open conversation with her son Amir and his partner, sharing the anxieties that accompanied her in the face of his meteoric rise and the fear of the moment when everything changes: "Suddenly you become a person who explodes."

One of the most recognizable and beloved game shows in Israel is moving to Reshet 13, with a significant change in the hosting position: Assi Israelof will replace Ido Rosenblum. The show, which first aired in Israel in 2007, will return in a new version produced by Endemol Shine Israel.

Partner reports an increase in financial results for the second quarter: revenues rose by 2.6% to 790 million shekels, and net profit grew by 16.7% to 84 million shekels.

The successful thriller drama from Kan 11 has aired on the public network in Germany and is stirring a debate among critics, some of whom are discussing the surprising changes made for the local audience.

The guitarist of the legendary rock band Television revealed that he is suffering from a rare and aggressive type of bile duct cancer, and launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover his treatment and living expenses: "I am an optimistic person, but it is getting difficult."

Sharon Davidovitch surprised viewers by revealing on live television the foreign object that had grown on his face, shared the struggles behind the scenes, and announced the medical procedure he will undergo this week.

Simon Cowell is expected to be absent for several weeks from the filming of the reality shows where he serves as a judge, following a medical procedure he is preparing to undergo due to ongoing back problems. According to reports published this week, it is a routine procedure related to his old injury and not a new or serious medical problem. During his absence, guest judges are expected to fill...

The new news channel, anchored by Yaakov Eilon, has signed a cooperation agreement with FreeTV and is now available to the platform's subscribers.

"Dancing with the Stars" dominates prime time, and Naftali Bennett's interview with Dana Weiss on Channel 12 news draws 355,000 Israeli viewers.

In an interview with "Ulpan Shishi", the singer addressed her original choice for the 2003 finale, which was planned to be a completely different song than "Yam Shel Dmaot" (Sea of Tears) and was replaced at the last minute: "One such fateful decision. I don't know if I would have won".

A teacher told him in front of the whole class that he would not have a career, and in the army, he says he endured insults and punishments. Now, at 47 and after more than 35 years on screen, Michael Hanegbi returns to the difficult experiences, reveals the diagnosis that changed his life, and talks about the desire to start a family.

The prime-time battle was won by Keshet 12. During the MasterChef broadcast, a dramatic incident occurred when Eden Harel accidentally injured Jackie Azoulay, leading to Harel's departure from the show.

Netflix's 'Facing El Chapo' depicts the true story of two Mexican police officers who pulled over the wrong person. Also, a stand-up show by Matan Peretz, new episodes of 'Silo' and 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe', and more content airing today (Friday) on Israeli television.

yes is launching a new advertising model in VOD, with ads before content and during pauses. Partner reveals electricity consumption records, Fireblocks recruits a former US SEC official, and the Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame is inaugurated.

The ratings battle was won effortlessly by Keshet 12. In prime time, a stubborn battle took place against Reshet 13 and Channel 14, which achieved the same figure. In the news edition as well, Reshet 13 found itself in a battle against Kan 11.

Ratings: Keshet 12 maintains its lead in news, prime time showed an especially close battle, and Guy Lehrer's victory over Guy Pines in the late-night slot | All the details and numbers

Iranian TV presenter Maryam Qasemi called on viewers to donate money for a reward to anyone who assassinates the US President. According to her, 81 million tomans have been collected so far, an amount equivalent to about $435.

"Dream Team" brought back some of the most beloved contestants who have ever stepped into the "MasterChef" kitchen, and it seems they have quickly gotten back into the swing of things. At the end of a tense elimination challenge where they were asked to cook inspired by Eyal Shani's fish pasta, this is who ended their journey in the competition.

Aviva Pivko, a veteran contestant from the first season of MasterChef, returns to the kitchen for the new "Dream Team" season. With her signature competitiveness and confidence, she aims to win while showing viewers that she is not as intimidating as she appears.

The rating data from last night reveals a clear picture: "HaPshuta" by Bar Almaliach has once again captured the viewers and ranked first in the late-night table. In the other segments, Keshet 12 continues to lead.

American television host Oprah Winfrey addressed in a recent interview with "Emmy Magazine" two of the biggest stars who got their break on her show – Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz – and clarified that she should not be held responsible for their positions and political path today. "Everyone has their own path in life, and it has nothing to do with me, and I have nothing to do with them," said...

Following the departure of foreign correspondent Yosef Israel, organizational changes at the media outlet continue. Two more key staff members are leaving the News 13 company.