Viki Halami and Omer Bar Open Up About Their Breakup on 'Married at First Sight'

Viki Halami and Omer Bar, participants of the Israeli reality show "Married at First Sight," met with the show's psychologists 32 days after their wedding to discuss their decision to separate. The episode, airing Sunday on Keshet 12, reveals the couple's frustrations and the underlying reasons for their breakup. Each partner met separately with psychologist Yael, who facilitated a candid conversation about their mismatched expectations and emotional disconnect.

Omer expressed his disappointment, explaining that he had hoped for a warm and easygoing partner but felt he ended up with someone more focused on the cameras and less emotionally accessible. Viki, on the other hand, voiced her confusion and frustration about the match, questioning why the experts paired them together. Psychologist Yael acknowledged the failure of the match and took responsibility on behalf of the show's team, describing their initial hope that the couple would support and strengthen each other like the children they once were on their honeymoon.

Yael admitted that instead of growing closer, Viki and Omer often felt opposed to one another, leading to competition and mutual diminishment. She emphasized the difficulty of the experience but praised the personal growth both individuals achieved during the process. The couple's struggles were visible throughout the show, with Omer becoming a controversial figure among viewers due to his repeated habit of forgetting keys and locking Viki out of their apartment.

"Married at First Sight" will continue to air on Keshet 12, following the journeys of couples attempting to build relationships under the program's unique premise.