Avri Gilad Reveals Past Brief Romance with Director Eilon Nofer

Israeli media personality Avri Gilad revealed on the reality cooking show "The Winning Kitchen VIP" that he and director and creator Eilon Nofer were once a couple for a brief period. Gilad, a prominent host on Channel 12 and radio personality on 103FM, is currently participating in the show with Nofer, who was a co-founder of the "Mayumana" dance troupe.

During a segment featuring the show's celebrity contestants, including Judy Nir Moses and her friend Ron Levin, and Itai Turgeman and his brother-in-law Eli Mazoze, Gilad shared details of their past relationship. "We were once a couple for a brief moment," Gilad stated.

Nofer explained that their romantic relationship did not evolve into a lasting partnership, but rather a deep and beautiful friendship. Chef Ruti Brodo commented that "friendship is a partnership" after hearing their story. Content creator Stav Naftali, who is also on the show with her mother Rachel Oren, suggested that Gilad may still have strong feelings for Nofer, saying, "I feel like he is still in love with her and hasn't gotten over her."

In a separate interview with Mako, Nofer recalled meeting Gilad when she was 27, and their initial connection led to a date. However, they ultimately decided that a romantic path was not suitable for them and chose to remain close friends. Gilad described their past relationship as a "footnote" in their romantic lives, emphasizing that they experimented but preferred to stay friends.