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Tini Younger and husband Antoine Wright Jr. share emotional gender reveal for twin daughters

Tini Younger and husband Antoine Wright Jr. share emotional gender reveal for twin daughters

Express Tribune10 hours ago
Next Level Chef star Tineke "Tini" Younger is expecting identical twin girls with her husband Antoine Wright Jr., and fans are celebrating the news after a heartwarming gender reveal over the holiday weekend.
The couple shared the big announcement on Instagram with a beachside video showing them opening a box labeled 'Boys?? or Girls??' — and out came pink balloons, confirming that Tini is having twin girls. The couple's friends, family, and followers flooded the comments with excitement.
Tini first revealed she was expecting twins back on June 20. Fans speculated early on that they would be girls after Antoine's father, Robert, reportedly bought 'girl gear' in anticipation. 'Grandpa knew it was his baby girls,' one friend commented, while another added, 'His dad kneewwwwww momma didn't keep no secret lol. Ready with them Nike outfits.'
Tini gained popularity online through her TikTok series 'Cooking For My Boyfriend,' which later became 'Cooking For My Husband' after she and Antoine married on November 15, 2024. The social media chef turned reality TV star competed on season 2 of FOX's Next Level Chef, finishing in eighth place as a member of Richard Blais' team. She also returned for a guest appearance in season 3, showcasing her food styling skills.
Next Level Chef has been renewed through season 6, with season 5 expected to premiere in early 2026.
As Tini and Antoine prepare to welcome their baby girls later this year, fans are thrilled to follow their growing family journey — from reality TV to twin parenthood.
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