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Erez Moshe Tal (Hebrew: ארז טל; born 27 July 1961) is an Israeli television host.

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Early life

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Born as Erez Moshe Ben-Tulila in Tel Aviv, Israel, to Jewish parents. His father, Aharon Ben-Tulila, immigrated from Algeria, whereas his mother Edna is Israeli-born. His family Hebraized its surname to Tal (dew in Hebrew) when he was four years old.[citation needed]

Career

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Tal (left) hosting the Israeli version of Big Brother with Assi Azar in 2008.

His first hit program was Ma Yesh? ("What's Up?"), broadcast on Galatz, Israel's IDF Radio, where he started his partnership with Avri Gilad.[citation needed] Tal and Gilad co-hosted TV show Ha'olam Ha'erev (The World Tonight) in the early 1990s, broadcast on the then-experimental Channel 2.[citation needed] When Channel 2 became Israel's first commercial television station, Tal hosted and produced the Israeli edition of Wheel of Fortune, and later devised two different program formats: The Vault that was sold to several foreign TV stations, and The Brain.[citation needed]

In 2008, he hosted the Israeli version of the reality show, Big Brother, named HaAh HaGadol.[1]

Tal also participates in comedy programs: Only in Israel, which he created,[2] opposite Orna Banai, and Night Club with Maya Dagan and others.[citation needed] He introduced several comedians to wider audiences, notably Assi Azar who co-hosted with him the successful reality format HaAch HaGadol; and Guri Alfi who acted in many comedy shows such as Shiduray Ha'mahapecha (The Revolution Broadcast).[citation needed]

Tal was one of the Israeli commentators (alongside Idit Hershkowitz) for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 grand final, the first time the country provided a TV commentary for Eurovision.[citation needed]

Tal hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv alongside Bar Refaeli, Assi Azar and Lucy Ayoub.[3][4]

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Erez Tal is an Israeli television and renowned for his work as a host, producer, and creator of primetime entertainment programs. Born in in 1961, Tal began his broadcasting career in the early , gaining prominence through hosting roles on Channel 2 and contributions to radio. His breakthrough came with the Israeli adaptation of Wheel of Fortune in 1993, followed by other game shows like Shishi Hai and Ha-Joker. Tal's career highlights include co-owning Menta Productions and signing a landmark $5 million contract with Channel 10 in 2002, though it was terminated amid ownership changes before production began. He co-hosted the first six seasons (2008–2013) of the reality series Big Brother Israel (HaAh HaGadol) alongside and hosted two additional seasons until 2017, and created The Vault, a format sold to 23 international territories, marking it as Israel's most successful export in the genre. In 2019, Tal co-hosted the in with , , and , following his role as Israel's commentator the previous year. In 2023, Tal hosted 30 Im, a series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Keshet Broadcasting.

Early life and education

Birth and family background

Erez Moshe Ben-Tulila, later known as Erez Tal, was born on July 27, 1961, in , . During his childhood, his family changed their surname from the Arabic-origin Ben-Tulila to Tal, meaning "" in Hebrew, as part of Israel's broader Hebraization efforts to adopt Hebrew names. Tal was one of three sons born to Ben-Tulila and Edna Ben-Tulila; his father had immigrated to from , while his mother was Israeli-born. He spent his early years growing up in during the 1960s and 1970s, a period marked by 's post-independence development and cultural shifts.

Schooling

Erez Tal attended Ironi Alef High School in , a prominent public high school known for its academic rigor and diverse student body. He graduated from the institution, having completed his there during his teenage years. During the late 1970s, while still a student at Ironi Alef, Tal gained early exposure to media through extracurricular involvement with the offshore radio station Kol HaShalom, where he began hosting youth-oriented programs. This experience marked his initial foray into , fostering practical skills in and audience engagement outside the formal classroom setting. Tal's time at high school also nurtured his interests in and performance, as he actively participated in activities that honed his communication abilities and stage presence. These formative pursuits during his youth laid the groundwork for his later development as a media personality, emphasizing the role of school-era experiences in shaping his expressive talents.

Professional career

Radio beginnings

Erez Tal entered the field through radio during his mandatory at Galei Tzahal (Galatz), Israel's Defense Forces Radio station. In 1983, he launched his professional career by co-hosting, editing, and writing the daily program Ma Yesh? ("What's Up?") alongside Avri Gilad, marking his initial foray into on-air hosting. The show aired weekdays on Galatz, quickly establishing Tal as a rising talent in Israeli media. Throughout the 1980s, Tal's radio work centered on formats, with Ma Yesh? pioneering comedic sketches, , and absurd humor that challenged traditional conventions. The program featured nonsense routines, exaggerated characters, and a relaxed, conversational Hebrew style that broke from the era's formal tone, appealing particularly to younger audiences. Complementing this, Tal hosted music programs and segments earlier in the decade, incorporating elements with artists and public figures to blend informational content with engaging dialogue. These live radio experiences sharpened Tal's hosting approach, fostering skills in spontaneous audience interaction and dynamic under real-time constraints. Ma Yesh? ran for three years with Gilad as co-host before Tal continued solo for an additional year until its conclusion in 1987, building his expertise in captivating listeners through wit and immediacy.

Television hosting

Erez Tal began his television hosting career in the early , co-hosting the entertainment program Ha'olam Ha'erev (The World Tonight) on Israel's newly launched Channel 2 alongside Avri Gilad. The show, which aired from 1990 to 1993, featured a mix of sketches, interviews, and humorous segments that appealed to young audiences, marking Tal's transition from radio to visual media. Throughout the and , Tal became a prominent figure in Israeli hosting, known for his engaging on-screen presence. He hosted the Israeli adaptation of Wheel of Fortune, titled Galgal Hamazal, from 1993 to 1999 on Channel 2, where contestants solved word puzzles for prizes in a format that emphasized quick wit and family-friendly competition. Later, he presented The Brain, a show on Channel 2 that tested participants' knowledge across various subjects, highlighting Tal's ability to build tension and excitement through interactive questioning. In the , Tal expanded into entertainment and comedy formats, co-hosting Night Club, a late-night featuring stand-up comedians and celebrity guests for discussions and sketches. He also hosted The Vault (Hakasefet), a high-stakes involving memory challenges and rewards, which showcased his charismatic delivery in fast-paced segments. Tal co-owned Menta Productions, through which he developed television formats. In 2002, he signed a $5 million with Channel 10 to produce programming, but it was terminated in 2004 amid changes in the channel's ownership before any production began. Tal's hosting style is characterized by sharp humor, an approachable demeanor, and strong audience engagement, often incorporating and light-hearted banter to connect with viewers. This , honed from his radio background, helped establish him as a staple of prime-time Israeli television, fostering a sense of relatability in diverse programs.

Show creation and writing

Erez Tal contributed to Israeli television as a writer for the Friday night Shishi Hai, which premiered in 1993 and featured comedic sketches, musical performances, and entertainment segments tailored to weekend audiences. His writing helped shape the program's light-hearted tone, blending humor with accessible variety content that resonated with Israeli viewers during its run through 1995. In 1998, Tal served as a writer for Rak Beyisrael (translated as Only in Israel), a comedy sketch series that ran until 2003 and focused on satirical reviews of Israeli news, culture, and media. The show, produced by Meimad Studios, utilized recurring characters like the manipulative producer Shimon and the assertive Limor to deliver humorous critiques of societal norms and media excesses, establishing it as a key example of Tal's involvement in formats that combined satire with social commentary. Through his writing, Tal emphasized original Israeli narratives that highlighted cultural absurdities and everyday life, contributing to the series' enduring appeal in the local comedy landscape. Tal originated the concept and wrote for Ha-Joker in 2001, a format that integrated comedic challenges and interactive elements to engage participants and audiences. His production efforts in these satirical and humorous projects underscored a commitment to developing homegrown content that fused entertainment with reflective insights into Israeli society, influencing subsequent television programming. Tal co-created the The Vault (Hakasefet) in 2000 with Ori Gross and Ruti for Menta Productions. The format involved contestants answering questions to unlock a vault containing escalating cash prizes, emphasizing memory and strategy. It premiered on Channel 2 and became Israel's most successful export, sold to 23 international territories, including the , , and .

International and major events

In 2008, Erez Tal co-hosted the inaugural season of HaAh HaGadol, the Israeli adaptation of the international reality television format Big Brother, alongside Assi Azar, marking his entry into the reality TV genre. The show premiered on Channel 2 on September 1, 2008, and ran until December 16, 2008, featuring 20 housemates competing for a ₪1,000,000 prize, and it quickly became a ratings success in Israel. Tal continued co-hosting HaAh HaGadol for its first ten seasons through 2017, partnering with Assi Azar for seasons 1–6 (2008–2013) and with Korin Gideon for seasons 7–10 (2014–2017). This collaboration helped establish Tal's versatility in high-stakes live broadcasting within the competitive reality landscape. Building on his domestic television experience, Tal provided commentary for the Israeli broadcast of the grand final, held in , , where Israel's won with the song "." As the official commentator for , Israel's public broadcaster, Tal delivered insights during the event, which drew an international audience of over 180 million viewers across and beyond. Tal's international profile elevated significantly in 2019 when he co-hosted the in , , serving as one of the main stage presenters alongside supermodel , with and handling green room duties. The event, comprising two semi-finals on May 14 and 16 and a grand final on May 18 at , featured Tal prominently in the opening and closing segments, including the flag parade and winner announcement for Duncan Laurence of the . This role, following Israel's 2018 victory, showcased Tal to a global viewership exceeding 182 million, enhancing his recognition in European media circles and among international entertainment professionals. As of 2025, Tal remains active in Israeli media, participating in specials such as the Channel 12 project " of Reservists," which supported businesses owned by reservists during the holiday.

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