“Again, we found ourselves in the bottom two and this time had to compete in a live sing-off.
“Just as we were starting, Ivri jumped up and shouted: “Stop the playback!” He then told us to take out our earpieces, put our microphones down, come up to the judges’ table and sing acapella — all on live TV.
“It was so difficult keeping in time and pitch because the audience were clapping along with us, but it went well and the four judges all agreed they wanted us to stay.
“We’re getting constantly recognised wherever we go now. It’s fun, but tough because our fans are young kids, so we always have to be watching what we’re saying.
“My Hebrew is improving and Israel is becoming more like home to me.
“The next live show is on Sunday and we’re working on new songs. It’s tiring and we’re arguing a lot, but I feel so much safer and happier as part of a band rather than as a solo artist.”
Interview by Charlotte Oliver