During a formal performance at the President’s Residence, musician and current "Married at First Sight" cast member Lekei had an unexpectedly warm exchange with President Isaac Herzog. She posted a story on Instagram showing Herzog smiling and talking closely with her onstage, alongside the other orchestra musicians.
Lekei said the president told her he watches her and is rooting for her. In her post, she wrote, "When I play at a ceremony and the President of the State tells me that he is watching me and that he is for me," followed by excited and laughing emojis.
The photo was credited to photographer Haim Tzach of the Government Press Office, who captured the moment when official protocol gave way to a more casual interaction. The article says the encounter suggests Herzog is a fan of the current season of the Israeli reality series.
It ends by jokingly wondering whether the president can also predict which couples will still be together by the end of the season.