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After a grueling six-month battle, the grand finale of Survivor took place on Friday, June 19. The finale, marked by intense competition between Nagihan and Nobre, was filled with memorable moments. Former contestants and the families of the contestants were seen supporting Nagihan and Nobre, yet the reaction of Nobre's wife to Pınar, who was supporting Nagihan, was notably captured on camera.

Spanning a total of 9 seasons, 'Çocuklar Duymasın' was broadcasted on 5 different channels, earning its place as one of the longest-running productions in history. Introduced to our lives in 2002, 'Çocuklar Duymasın' secured its place amongst unforgettable TV series with its iconic characters. The series, never fading from public interest, was recently brought back into the spotlight by Süleyman Yağcı, who portrayed the character Fıs Fıs İsmail, due to his comments about co-star Pınar Altuğ.Source: Yasemin's Window

The 2025-2026 season has come to a close. As the summer series, 'Daha 17', 'Doğanın Kanunu', 'Muhtemel Aşk', and 'Altı Üstü İstanbul', made their debut, the ratings underwent fluctuations, partly due to the influence of the World Cup. Alterations at the peak of the weekly ratings were also observed during the week the Survivor finale was broadcasted.

With the conclusion of the 20252026 season, a long hiatus was broken as four series launched their broadcasts this summer. Amid the anticipation for summer series, which among The Law of Nature, Still 17, Probable Love, and Upside Down Istanbul, all of which found success, managed to secure the highest ratings with its first episode?

Öykü Güven, who breathed life into the character of Merve in the beloved and unforgettable TV series 'Çocuklar Duymasın', has recently made headlines with her transformation years later. The latest appearance of Güven, who has taken the audience by surprise with a startling revelation, has been the talk of the town. The truth about the young actress, however, left everyone in awe.

The 9th episode of 'Deal or No Deal', broadcasted on ATV, hit the screens. The night was filled with high tension as Hilal Özçelik from Mardin competed. The 26-year-old contestant struck gold, walking away with a million.

The ratings for Thursday, June 18, have been revealed.Following the end of the season, Law of Nature, Still 17, Istanbul Upside Down, and Probable Love met with the audience in the summer season. The first episode of Probable Love, which was the latest to be broadcasted, failed to pass in the ratings. Let's see, what were the ratings results for June 18?Source: TİAK

Ahead of the grand finale of Survivor, Nefise, who was eliminated from the competition, shed light on the issues she had with Nagihan. Responding to Nagihan's claim that she had taken her on vacations, Nefise retorted, 'If you did me a favor, why are you talking about it? I hear it here and there; 'You took me on vacation, I didn't spend a dime,' and so on. What's the relevance?' Following these remarks, Demet Akalın made a sly comment.

The momentous day of the grand finale in Survivor 2026 has arrived. Following days of intense quarter-final and semi-final battles, the finalists have been determined. The semi-final saw a fierce competition amongst Ramazan, Nobre, and Nagihan, resulting in the elimination of the strongest contender.Who was eliminated in Survivor, and who made it to the finals?

The new series 'Where the Sun Rises' prepared by ATV for the upcoming season has started to create a buzz even before the shooting began due to a change in the cast. Initially, it was known that an agreement was reached with Uğur Güneş for the lead role. However, shortly after, there were reports of Uğur Güneş's departure from the project. Following this development, Burak Özçivit was announced for the leading role. This change sparked a multitude of comments on social media. The reproachful posts made by Uğur Güneş also fueled the debates. Lastly, it was speculated that Neslihan Atagül would be Burak Özçivit's co-star in the series. As the rumors escalated, Neslihan Atagül responded directly.

Irem Helvacioglu has recently been a topic of discussion due to both her career and personal life. Developments in the actress's life continue to find a place in the entertainment news following the end of her marriage a few months ago. Allegations that surfaced during her divorce process were a hot topic for quite some time. Helvacioglu, who has started a new life with her daughter Sora, chose not to make many public statements about her personal life during this period. The famous actress's posts, however, are currently closely monitored by her followers. Most recently, her post with Askim Kapismak became a trending topic on social media. The note she added to her post also drew attention.

New detention orders were implemented as part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Numerous figures from the world of arts, television, and social media were implicated within the scope of the operation. Among them were Ayşe Hatun Önal, Beren Saat, Kenan Doğulu, Kerimcan Durmaz, Berdan Mardini, Ozan Doğulu, Yaşar İpek, Enis Arıkan, Selin Ciğerci, and Oğuzhan Beker, who all became part of the judicial process. Samples taken from the suspects were sent to the Forensic Medicine Institute, initiating the examination process. While developments related to the investigation maintained their place in the public agenda, the test results were announced. Following these developments, Kenan Doğulu made a statement.

The show 'Just Istanbul' which premiered on ATV, managed to grab the attention of viewers with its first episode, making it one of the notable productions. The series, which hit the screens for the summer season, managed to make a name for itself with the ratings it received. Now, it has been learned that a new actor has joined the cast.Source: Birsen Altuntaş

Television channels have largely determined the productions they will present to the audience in the new broadcast season. In addition to the series continuing from the previous season, numerous new projects are also gearing up to hit the screens. While some productions began their broadcast life in the summer months, their journey in the new season will depend on their viewer ratings. Especially recently, with the announcement of actor casts and project news, the series roadmap of the channels has also emerged. The productions expected to be broadcasted by Kanal D, ATV, Star TV, NOW, Show TV, and TRT 1 in the new season have started to become clear. A wide range, from dramas to youth stories, family series to period works, draws attention. Here are the series expected to be on screen in the 2026-2027 season...

The ongoing drug investigation on the set of the series 'Sea of Fire', shot for TRT Natural, has become one of the most talked-about topics in the news. After a narcotics raid was conducted on the set located at the Beykoz Shoe Factory, legal proceedings were initiated against the leading actor, Erdem Kaynarca. Following these developments, all eyes turned to both the actor and the production company. There was also curiosity about how the shooting on set would continue. A short time later, an official statement was released by the production company.Source: Birsen Altuntaş

The long-discussed actor change in the series, which ATV is preparing to bring to the screens in the new season and the shooting of which will take place in Adana, has been a hot topic. The departure of Uğur Güneş, who was mentioned for the leading role, and his replacement by Burak Özçivit, raised eyebrows. Following Güneş's resentful statement, the rumors circulating behind the scenes began to clarify. According to the claim, the party that wanted Burak Özçivit to be included in the project was not the production company, but directly the ATV management. As per Mehmet Üstündağ's claim, Burak Özçivit wanted to be the lead actor in the series and had discussions with ATV management.SOURCE: Mehmet Üstündağ Let's Talk/ TV8

Ugur Gunes, who was initially slated to star in the upcoming Adana-based series 'Where the Sun Rises,' surprisingly left the project before filming began. His abrupt departure sent shockwaves through the industry, and within a few hours, it was announced that Burak Ozçivit would be stepping into the lead role. Following the news that Ozçivit had taken over his role in the new series, Gunes made a series of pointed posts on his social media accounts, reigniting discussions about the industry.SOURCE: Birsen Altuntas