Liraz Charhi Unmasked as the Onion on The Masked Singer After Early Exit
Actress and singer Liraz Charhi was unmasked as the Onion on The Masked Singer Saturday night, surprising the panel after an early exit following two performances.
Liraz Charhi was unmasked on Saturday night as the Onion on the popular reality show The Masked Singer, exiting the competition after receiving the lowest number of votes following just two performances. Her elimination stunned the celebrity panel, whose members had floated names such as Tali Oren, Roni Dalumi, Dikla, and Anya Bukstein, completely missing the mark as Charhi skillfully disguised her powerful vocals throughout her run.
The Salad Trio and Clever Clues
Her departure breaks up, at least partially, the dynamic Salad Trio, leaving the Tomato and the Pepper to press on in the competition while their identities remain under wraps. The trail of clues left behind by production cleverly spanned various milestones across Charhi's multifaceted career. An afternoon reference nodded to her debut single "Od Tzohorayim", while a mention of "Kokhav Nolad" tied back to her breakout starring role in the acclaimed film "Sof HaOlam Smola", whose iconic theme song was performed by Ninet Taye.
Other subtle hints included a Batman reference recalling her voice acting role as Dee-Dee in the animated movie Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, a nod to Frida Kahlo pointing to her 2017 theatrical performance at Habima National Theatre, and mascara alluding to her single "Risim". A roaring lion in the second clue package served as a double entendre referencing her Iranian heritage and the recent military context, alongside a Festigal CD and an ice bowl recalling her iconic role as the Ice Queen in the 2006 stage production.
A Global Career and Personal Echoes
Among the more personal clues was a broken heart necklace, subtly reflecting her separation from Tom Avni after 16 years together. Alongside her prominent acting and television career in Israel, Charhi has built a thriving international musical footprint in recent years, releasing Persian-language albums and performing at major global festivals.
Reflecting on her covert participation, Charhi noted that filming took place during heightened regional tensions, remarking that she felt like a secret Mossad agent operating undercover right beneath the panel's nose.
