Cem Yılmaz's joke about being 38 sends a bomb from an ex-girlfriend.

02.01.2026 14:42

In Cem Yılmaz's latest show, he used the phrase "When you date someone who's 38, they say 'He found a young one.' 38... About to die," which angered his ex-girlfriend Necla Karahalil. Karahalil made a post that hinted at the famous comedian.

Cem Yılmaz's "CMXXIV" show became a trending topic on social media the moment it was released on Netflix. A joke he made about women drew reactions from some viewers, and his ex-girlfriend also got involved in the discussion.

"38... ABOUT TO DIE"

The statement he made during the show, "When you date someone who is 38, they say 'He found a young one.' 38... About to die," was met with backlash from his ex-girlfriend.

"EVEN A DEAD FROG CAN GET A MAN ON STAGE"

Cem Yılmaz's 38-year-old ex-girlfriend Necla Karahalil, who he separated from last year, gave a veiled response without naming names. By sharing the news that "It has been determined that female frogs play dead to escape from males" on her page, Karahalil remarked, "Frog sister, even playing dead can get a man on stage," referencing Yılmaz.