‘Married at First Sight’ Groom Dor Oz Cohen Revealed in a Very Different Look

Dor Oz Cohen, one of the standout participants on Israel’s “Married at First Sight” Season 8 on Keshet 12, has drawn strong viewer interest since first appearing on screen. His romance with Sophie Danielle Benjamin has become a central part of the season, with the next episode scheduled for Sunday after the news on Keshet 12.

A Mako article by Lillach Markovitz, published on June 26, 2026 at 07:00 and updated at 08:42, says the editors looked through Cohen’s Instagram account and found a surprising older photo that showed him in a very different style. In the image, he appears with a prominent curly ponytail and a shaved head, while the photo was taken when he had just received his army rank insignia.

On television, Cohen currently appears with a short haircut, though his black curls are still noticeable. The article reminds readers that he served as a combat behavioral officer, known in Hebrew as a kaban, in the Gaza Division, a role described as especially demanding during wartime.

Since meeting under the wedding canopy, Cohen and Sophie have shown strong chemistry and, according to the article, have so far maintained a stable and loving relationship. Sophie is now in an advanced stage of pregnancy, which has raised the question of who the father is, and the article playfully asks whether Sophie will like Cohen’s earlier look.