By ZanoBD Date: November 27, 2025
Tineke “Tini” Younger has shared devastating news. The beloved culinary creator and Next Level Chef alum spoke to her community on November 26. She and her husband, Antoine Wright Jr., have lost one of their twin baby girls.
Tini shared an emotional update on Instagram. She explained that they reached nearly 36 weeks of pregnancy. However, a medical complication caused the passing of their daughter, Arya. Doctors call the condition placental abruption.
A Heartbreaking Announcement
Tini has taken her millions of followers along on her journey. She documented everything from her engagement to her pregnancy.
“This isn’t the post I ever thought I would share once the twins came,” she wrote. “Unfortunately, earlier this week we lost our sweet girl Arya (Baby A).”
She expressed deep heartbreak. They were so close to full term before the tragedy occurred.
“We made it to almost 36 weeks… we were so close to being done and getting the girls to term,” she shared.
Understanding Placental Abruption
The TikTok star revealed the cause of the loss. It was a placental abruption. The Mayo Clinic defines this as a serious condition. The placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before birth. This separation deprives the baby of oxygen and nutrients.
Tini shared a glimmer of hope despite the trauma. She gave an update on her surviving daughter. Doctors delivered their second baby girl successfully. She is currently stable. Tini updated fans, sharing that
“she is doing really good and breathing on her own.”
She also emphasized that Baby A will always be remembered.
“She is doing really good and breathing on her own,” Tini updated fans.
“Arya will always be celebrated. Her sister will know she is a twin and has a beautiful twin sister.”
Taking Time to Grieve
Tini and Antoine have been married since November 2024. They are stepping away from the public eye to process their grief. Tini noted that she needs an indefinite break from social media.
“Not sure for how long but I promise I will be back,” she assured her supportive fanbase.
From “Sous Chefs” to a Family Legacy
The couple’s pregnancy journey brought joy to fans. Tini made a creative announcement in June 2025. She stayed true to her brand. The star shared the news with a cooking tutorial.
She initially joked about putting a “bun in the oven.” Then she revealed a sign that read “2 buns in the oven.”
Later, the couple delighted fans with a gender reveal video. They opened a box of hot pink balloons. This confirmed that two “sous chefs” were on the way.
Tini and Antoine are now navigating this incredibly difficult time. Fans and fellow creators are flooding her channels with support. They are sending love and condolences for the loss of baby Arya.