Mai Hatuel and Husband Announce Divorce After Over Six Years Together

Mai Hatuel, known for her appearance on the Israeli reality show "The Amazing Race," and her husband Itai are divorcing after three and a half years of marriage and six years as a couple. Itai is a police officer, which led Hatuel to rarely share photos of them together publicly. In an Instagram post, Hatuel addressed the separation, describing it as a painful but respectful decision made with love. She expressed confidence in overcoming this difficult period, supported by close friends.

Hatuel previously sparked controversy during her time on the reality show due to her close and affectionate relationship with her teammate and good friend Itai On, who is also in a long-term relationship. Viewers criticized their dynamic, but Hatuel clarified in interviews that their relationship was purely platonic and supported by her husband. Since the show ended, Hatuel and On have distanced themselves and ended contact.

The divorce announcement was made public on July 20, 2026, marking a significant personal development for Hatuel, who had been in the public eye due to her television presence and the earlier controversy.