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'The discourse is violent, hurtful and lacking compassion': Vicky from 'MMA' responds to criticism

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'The discourse is violent, hurtful and lacking compassion': Vicky from 'MMA' responds to criticism
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First reported by Mako · Jun 10, 2026

What happened

Vicky Chalmi from “Wedding at First Sight” responded on Instagram to harsh online criticism after a tense episode involving her groom, Omer Bar, on Keshet 12. She said she discussed the backlash with her students and called the online discourse violent and lacking compassion. After the couple’s evening ended badly, Omer accidentally locked her out of the house and she spent the night at a friend’s home.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 10, 2026
'The discourse is violent, hurtful and lacking compassion': Vicky from 'MMA' responds to criticism
N12Center · HebrewJun 10, 2026
“The discourse is violent, hurtful and lacking compassion”: Viki from “Wedding at First Sight” responds to criticism

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