Each week, the couple that gains the fewest votes from the show's judges and spectators is eliminated.

Orly Weinerman won and was reinstated back into the contest, only to be re-eliminated by the public the following week.

This twist created controversy, however, when it allegedly emerged that contestants Pnina Rosenblum, Meital Dohan and Gala Kogan had already confirmed they had no plans to return to the programme under any circumstances due to other commitments.

The Network responded that they had "operated according to policy", and would not confirm or deny the allegations to respect the "dignity of the stars".

Adi's partner Artem was forced to retire from the contest when he had a severe injury only one night before the second semi-final.