Ayla Minker From 'Married at First Sight' Welcomes Her First Son

Ayla Minker, a star of the seventh season of the Israeli reality show "Married at First Sight," has given birth to her first child with her partner Sasson Rafael. Minker shared the joyful news on Instagram on August 15, 2026, posting a photo of herself and Rafael holding their newborn son. She expressed her happiness, writing, "I can't believe I'm writing this - welcome to the world, my child," and praised Rafael as "the partner of my life."

Minker initially appeared on the reality show where she was matched with Shahar Gal, a relationship that ended midway through the season. After the show, she met Rafael, who proposed after a year of dating. The couple married in March 2026, and three months later, they announced Minker's pregnancy. At the time, Minker shared her excitement and apprehension about becoming a mother, describing pregnancy as a profound and life-changing experience.

The birth marks a new chapter for Minker and Rafael, who have publicly shared their journey from reality TV participants to new parents. Fans and followers have congratulated the couple on this milestone.