23.01.2026 22:50
The rating record-breaking series Kızılcık Şerbeti announced that famous actor Doğukan Güngör has been removed from the cast. Güngör's name had come up in a wide-ranging drug investigation involving celebrities, and his test results had come back positive. Upon learning of the decision, Güngör confirmed the situation with an emotional statement on his social media account, describing it as 'ruthless.' The actor said, "Everyone deserves a second chance."
The rating record holder series "Kızılcık Şerbeti" experienced a shocking separation. Famous actor Doğukan Güngör, whose name was mentioned in a wide-ranging drug investigation targeting celebrities and whose test results came back positive, was removed from the cast of the series by the decision of Show TV management.
HE HAD BEEN PLAYING FATIH FOR 4 SEASONS
As part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, blood and hair samples of 19 suspects, including Doğukan Güngör, were examined by the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK). The report prepared revealed that the drug test results of a total of 14 names, including Güngör, were positive. Following this development, it was announced that the famous actor, who had been portraying an important character in the series for 4 seasons, had parted ways with the show. It was stated that the decision was made by Show TV.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM THE ACTOR: I LEAVE THEM TO THEIR CONSCIENCES
Confirming the bad news with an emotional statement on his social media account, Doğukan Güngör described the decision as "merciless." In his statement, Güngör expressed the following:
"I just learned that I have been removed from the series I have been working on with great enthusiasm for 4 seasons. Everyone can make mistakes in this life. I honestly accepted that I made a mistake and took my first steps towards a clean life. However, with the news I received this evening, I witnessed how merciless institutions can be when making decisions."
"EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE"
Expressing his regret and stating that he wants to focus on his work, the famous actor continued his words by lamenting his removal from the series:
"I leave these merciless people and institutions, who do not carry the belief that everyone deserves a second chance, to their consciences and entrust them to God. I stand tall. By keeping the promise of a clean life I made to myself, I will soon meet my loved ones in even better projects."
Güngör's statement is as follows: "I have just learned that I have been removed from the series called Kızılcık Şerbeti, which I have been working on with great enthusiasm for 4 seasons, due to the recent events."
"Everyone can make mistakes in this life, and I sincerely and honestly stated to both the Prosecutor's Office and the public that I made a mistake, but I have turned back from this mistake and I am very regretful. With the belief that there is a good in every bad, after this last event I experienced, I had completely dedicated myself to my work and promised myself to lead a clean life."
However, with the bad news I unexpectedly received this evening, I, like everyone else, witnessed how merciless some people and institutions can be when making decisions. Yet, I am neither the first nor the last person to make a mistake in this life.
I leave these merciless people and institutions, who do not carry the belief that everyone deserves a second chance, to their consciences and entrust them to God.
However, I would like to clearly state to the public that I stand tall and, by keeping the promise of a clean life I made to myself, I will soon be with you, my loved ones, in even better projects.
I would like to thank all my friends who have been by my side during these difficult days, my dear fans, and my beloved family who have not withheld their love from me. I am grateful to have you.."
It is still unclear how Güngör's character Fatih will exit the series.