Yakov Buzaglo Slams Reality Show Production as 'Mix of Bitter People'

The first season of the reality dating show "Power Couple" on Israel's Channel 13 has concluded, but the drama continues. Asi and Adi Buzaglo, who were strong contenders throughout the season and reached the finale, finishing in second place, have cut ties with the show's production.

Following their loss to the Banai couple and events surrounding the finale, Asi and Adi initiated a media dispute. Immediately after the episode aired, they removed all show-related content from their social media and left the official contestants' WhatsApp group. Adi Buzaglo also issued sharp accusations, stating that "all boundaries were crossed" and expressing embarrassment for participating.

Yakov Buzaglo, father of Asi and brother-in-law of Adi, intervened on Facebook, attacking the production, the format, and the wave of hatred and criticism directed at his family. He described the finale as "the lowest, ugliest, and most disappointing finale I have ever seen," criticizing the focus on ratings despite low viewership. Buzaglo called the show a "mix of bitter people, attacks, arrogance, and disrespect," with a confusing message, "barbaric" contestant behavior, and awkward age and cultural gaps among participants.

While congratulating the winning Banai couple, Buzaglo admonished the production, stating, "Television is not an excuse to erase boundaries." He emphasized that contestants have families and lives beyond the show, and questioned the value of programs that require humiliation and trampling on others. He compared the show's dynamics to the Israeli Knesset and government, citing "lots of noise, lots of ego, lots of shouting, and too little responsibility."

Buzaglo also addressed critics, particularly those commenting on the Buzaglo family's values after their long-running reality show "The Buzaglos." He challenged them to achieve even a fraction of their success before judging, urging criticism to be based on facts, not rumors or envy. He expressed pride in Asi and Adi's competitive spirit, stating, "We are a family of winners. We don't apologize for it." He concluded by calling for less hatred and envy, and more respect, especially during the Jewish month of Elul, a time of repentance.