The Singer in the Mask (Hebrew: הזמר במסכה, romanized: HaZamar b'Masekha) is an Israeli reality singing competition television show based on The Masked Singer franchise which originated from the South Korean version of the show King of Mask Singer. It is broadcast on the Israeli network, Channel 12.
The first season premiered on 23 September 2020 and finished on 5 December 2020. At the finale of the first season, the Rooster (actor/singer Tzachi Halevy) was declared the winner while the Dragonfly (singer and children's star Rinat Gabay) was the runner-up.[1]
A second season premiered on 16 October 2021 and finished on 18 December 2021. At the finale of the second season, the Gorilla (actor/singer Shai Gabso) was declared the winner while the Spaghetti (actor Oz Zehavi) was the runner-up.
A third season premiered on 17 December 2022 and finished on 18 February 2023. At the finale of the third season, the Spider (actress Yael Elkana) was declared the winner while the Fish (singer/actress Adi Bity) was the runner-up.[2]
Panelists and host
The show is hosted by television presenter Ido Rosenblum, with the judging panel consisting of journalist Ofira Asayag, comedian Shahar Hason, musical duo Static & Ben El Tavori, and director Tzedi Tzarfati.[3][4]
Series overview
Season
Number of
Duration
Finalists
Host
Panelists (in order of appearance on panel desk from l-r)
The celebrities who competed in the first season of The Singer in the Mask, pictured in order of elimination (l-r):
Tal Friedman ("Krembo"),Yinon Magal ("Cactus"),Gadi Sukenik ("Bear"),Dvir Benedek ("Shark"),Izhar Cohen ("Bull"),Michal Amdursky ("Mushroom"),Orna Datz ("Popcorn"),Einat Sarouf ("Pickle"),Lucy Aharish ("Stork"),Galit Giat ("Goat"),Itzik Cohen ("Dragon"),Or Sasson ("Falafel"),Rinat Gabay ("Dragonfly"),Tzachi Halevy ("Rooster").
The celebrities who competed in the second season of The Singer in the Mask, pictured in order of elimination (l-r):
Shahar Pe'er ("Parrot"),Ron Shahar ("Gazelle"),Itamar Grotto ("Pea"),Sandra Sade ("Strawberry"),Nehemia Shtrasler ("Hedgehog"),Kevin Rubin ("Chilli"),Moshik Afia ("Rugelach"),Tahounia Rubel ("Babushka"),Stav Shaffir ("Ladybug”),Haim Cohen ("Octopus"),Hanny Nahmias ("Fox"),Moshe Datz ("Horse"),Maor Buzaglo ("Chameleon"),Netta Garti ("Oyster"),Nadav Abuksis ("Schnauzer"),Rotem Shefy ("Oats"),Oz Zehavi ("Spaghetti"),Shai Gabso ("Gorilla"),
^ Tzachi is the husband of ninth placer "Stork", news anchor Lucy Aharish
^ Lucy is the wife of the season’s winner "Rooster", singer and actor Tzachi Halevy
^The voting took place in episode 2 as the contestants have all performed. Additional voting for the other five masks of the group took place in episode 3 after all contestants have performed.
^The voting took place in episode 5 as the contestants have all performed. Additional voting for the other five masks of the group took place in episode 6 after all contestants have performed.
^The voting took place in episode 8 as the contestants have all performed. Additional voting for the other five masks of the group took place in episode 9 after all contestants have performed.
^The voting took place in episode 3 as the contestants have all performed. Additional voting for the other five masks of the group took place in episode 4 after all contestants have performed.
^The panel were challenged to guess Peacock's identity, which they incorrectly guessed Yisrael Aharoni. As they failed their challenge, Peacock was allowed to remain in the competition.