Topic: Gili Shem Tov

Video: The Same-Sex Israeli ‘Dancing’ Pair Is Back

Video: The Same-Sex Israeli 'Dancing' Pair Is Back

They’re more than just dance partners – they’re trailblazers. Israeli TV host Gili Shem Tov agreed to be on her country’s edition of Dancing with the Stars under the condition that she be assigned a female partner. The show agreed, and Shem Tov, along with her pro dance partner Dorit Milman, quickly captured attention around the world.

This week, they performed their second dance, a sexy rumba. More »

Same Sex Couple Makes Israeli ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere

Same Sex Couple Makes Israeli 'Dancing With the Stars' Premiere

A few weeks ago, the Israeli edition of hit reality show Dancing with the Stars (in Hebrew, it’s Rokdim im Kochavim) made waves when they announced the show’s ever same-sex pairing. Out lesbian TV host Gili Shem Tov (pictured) has been paired with professional dancer Dorit Milman. During rehearsals, Shem Tov and Milman decided that they would switch off leading. More »

Israeli ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Will Feature a Same-Sex Pair

Israeli 'Dancing With the Stars' Will Feature a Same-Sex Pair

The Israeli version of hit show Dancing With the Stars has just announced that a contestant on this year’s show, TV host Gill Shem Tov (a woman), will be paired with a female professional dancer, Dorit Milman. Shem Tov, who is a lesbian, has helped bring international attention to Israel’s version of the show. But instead of asking “why is Israel doing that?” I would like to ask “why isn’t America?” More »