In a heartwarming culmination to one of the season's most promising romances, Ariel Gian and Esther Kanuchan walked down the aisle in a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony, as broadcast on Reshet 13's hit matchmaking show "Vort" last night.
The episode, part of the show's "wedding week," captured the couple's journey from on-screen meetings to matrimony, drawing a season-high rating of 10.3% and warming the hearts of viewers across Israel.
The second season of "Vort," which pairs Orthodox singles through professional matchmakers Yaki Reisner and Sara Pechter, has been a ratings success for Reshet 13, blending humor, drama, and heartfelt moments in the style of popular dating formats like "Married at First Sight" but tailored to religious traditions.
Ariel and Esther stood out from the start, deciding to get engaged after just three dates.
Their engagement featured a particularly romantic proposal from Ariel, orchestrated under the noses of the unsuspecting matchmakers.
Adding a playful twist, the couple pranked Reisner and Pechter by initially pretending to break up, only to reveal their engagement moments later, leaving the hosts stunned and the audience in stitches.
Clips shared on Reshet 13's platforms captured Esther's pre-wedding jitters and Ariel's excitement, with the bride humorously asking, "Am I married?" post-ceremony.
