Israel's Reality TV Ranking: The Top Shows of the 5786 Television Year
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.
The 5786 television year has drawn to a close, proving once again that reality TV is the beating heart of Israeli culture, entertainment, and public discourse. From gourmet kitchens to couple villas, Israeli audiences continued to watch, cheer, and vote for their favorites.
Ice website reviewed the past year and compiled its annual reality TV ranking. Here is the map of winners and standout shows.
Come Dine with Me
The British format "Come Dine with Me," which started its humble journey on Channel 1 and became an indispensable asset of Kan 11, proudly captured first place in the ranking. The show takes a simple formula—five amateur cooks hosting each other for full dinners and giving anonymous scores—and turns it into a fascinating microcosm of Israeli society.
The show's secret weapon lies in the uncompromising blend of human diversity and the legendary narration by Shai Avivi. The witty texts written by Dikla Kider, delivered in Avivi's familiar voice, give each episode a unique humorous coating.
Power Couple
The international reality format returned for a turbulent spin on Reshet 13, claiming second place. Putting celebrity couples in a closed compound in India to test their relationship, trust, and strategy, the successful season was hosted naturally by Ron Shahar.
Big Brother
The season of "Big Brother" on Reshet 13 closed another chapter full of passions, dramas, and peak moments in the country's most famous house, taking third place. Hosted by Liron Weizman and Guy Zu-Aretz, the show continued to drive social media discussions. Gal Rubin, a mother of six and former Survivor finalist, took the crown and the million-shekel prize.
Married at First Sight
Keshet 12's successful matchmaking format continued to provide viewers with an intimate and emotional glimpse into the complexities of relationships under the cameras, securing fourth place in the rankings.
Dancing with the Stars
Keshet 12's glamorous ballroom brought sparkle, rhythm, and elegance back to the screen, claiming fifth place. With a professional judging panel including Anna Aronov, Dovid Dvir, and Eli Mizrahi, the competition maintained high ratings.
The Next Star for Eurovision
The 12th season of "The Next Star" on Keshet 12 reached a dramatic conclusion, firmly establishing its status as a major television event. Noam Batan won the grand prize and represented Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with the song "Michelle," securing an impressive second place with 343 points.
The Amazing Race
The 2026 season of "The Amazing Race" on Keshet 12, hosted by Yehuda Levi, delivered a breathtaking television experience spanning 3 continents and 9 countries. Friends and football players Tom Shalach and Almog Ohion claimed victory.
Chef Games
Reshet 13's tense culinary arena took seventh place, showcasing haute cuisine and fierce kitchen battles under Miri Bohadana's hosting. Bar Tzenger emerged victorious from Assaf Granit's team.
Israel Shiduch
The pioneer of digital reality from "Israel Bidor" brought a fresh wave to screens with short, fast-paced episodes, proving that young audiences consume reality TV entirely differently.
