07.05.2025 08:51
Almeda, who returned from the comfortable home task in Survivor, was disqualified from the competition for allegedly making physical contact with a female contestant. Acun Ilıcalı's statements during the emergency council made a significant impact on the competition. Almeda was bid farewell with the words, "We tried to save you every time, but this time you lost on your own." There is no turning back for Almeda, who listened to the decision in tears.
The latest episode of Survivor All Star 2025 captivated viewers. The producer and host Acun Ilıcalı announced a call for an emergency council, revealing a serious incident that occurred during the competition. During the council, filled with tears, tension, and strong statements, it was announced that contestant Almeda Baylan had been disqualified.
"WE WORKED HARD NOT TO LOSE"
Speaking at the council, Acun Ilıcalı announced that Almeda had physical contact with a female staff member and that the incident was captured on camera. Ilıcalı stated that the incident was not limited to just one employee, as a total of four employees experienced victimization. "We made a lot of effort not to lose Almeda, but this time you lost yourself," said Ilıcalı, emphasizing that behaviors that cross the boundaries of the competition will never be tolerated.
ALMEDA WAS OVERWHELMED WITH TEARS
It was learned that the tension arose during Almeda and Batuhan's return to the comfortable house they were sent to for a special task. It was reported that the argument and physical contact occurred during this process, and it was announced that complaints from the production team were being meticulously investigated. After the disqualification decision was announced, Almeda was overwhelmed with tears. The contestant's words, "No one understood me," drew attention as she tried to defend herself. However, Acun Ilıcalı stated that the decision made was inevitable in terms of team safety and ethical rules.
PENALTY WAS ALSO GIVEN TO BATUHAN
In connection with the incident, Batuhan was also penalized. The contestant will stay on the island for two days and is also banned from five reward games. Ilıcalı stated that the penalty did not result in disqualification as it did not directly involve physical intervention, even though it was part of the incident.