Gal Rubin Wins Big Brother Amid Mixed Reactions from Fellow Contestants

Gal Rubin won the reality show Big Brother on Saturday night, securing a prize of one million shekels after more than three months in the house. This was Rubin's second reality show, having previously competed in Survivor in 2023. Despite her victory, some fellow contestants, including Eliran Biton and Rafaela Twina, who both reached the final five, openly criticized the audience's choice in interviews.

In her first interview after leaving the house, Rubin reflected on her experience, saying the show helped her strengthen her sense of self despite the many personal challenges she faced inside. She described the journey as a necessary process of staying true to herself and overcoming difficulties, stating, "I say to myself, 'I'm okay, I'm good, everything is fine.'" Rubin emphasized that the experience was worth it and that winning was a validating moment.

Addressing criticism from fellow contestant Hodaya Cohen, who claimed Rubin ruined her experience on the show, Rubin responded by stressing personal responsibility and refusing to blame others for her own journey. When asked about the possibility of friendship with Cohen outside the house, Rubin left the question open. The interview captured Rubin's mixed emotions as she processed her win and the reactions it sparked among peers.