28.10.2025 08:51
Survivor 2026 became the center of discussions even before it started. Former contestant Avatar Atakan preemptively revealed the name of one of the new season's contestants, Nagihan Karadere, before the producer Acun Ilıcalı could make an official announcement. This premature disclosure drew significant backlash for both ruining the surprise and violating professional boundaries.
The first two contestants of Survivor 2026, which will be presented to the audience in the "Celebrities - All Star" format in the new season, have been confirmed. The producer of the program, Acun Ilıcalı, first announced that Bayhan Gürhan would be part of the cast, and then revealed that Keremcem would also be in the competition.
AVATAR ATAKAN LET SLIP
Avatar Atakan, one of the unforgettable names of Survivor, drew attention with his recent statement. Atakan said, "The season everyone is eagerly waiting for has Bayhan, and I am also very curious about how he will perform." He then smiled and added, "Nagihan is going back again; I hope she becomes the champion, I wish her success," he stated.
ATAKAN'S GAFFE-LIKE STATEMENT
Atakan's statement received a significant backlash on social media. Many viewers commented, "Making a statement before Acun Ilıcalı is unprofessional." Some followers suggested that Atakan acted this way deliberately to attract attention.
Viewers, reminding that the elements of secrecy and curiosity are important in the competition format, commented, "Survivor lives with surprises; Atakan has crossed the line this time."
SILENCE FROM THE PRODUCTION TEAM
No statement has yet come from Acun Ilıcalı's side regarding the issue. However, it is being discussed in the corridors that Atakan's statement has disturbed the production team and that this outburst is considered "premature disclosure."