01.04.2025 20:10
After Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest, comedian Gökhan Ünver faced backlash for remaining silent, and now he has also received a blow from the Avcılar and Fethiye municipalities. Both municipalities canceled Ünver's show.
Comedian Gökhan Ünver, who has reached a wide fan base with the videos he shares on social media, became the center of reactions when he remained silent about the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu. Ünver, who mocked his critics with a video he posted, had to close his Twitter account as the reactions increased.
TWO MUNICIPALITIES CANCELLED GÖKHAN ÜNVER'S SHOWS
Municipalities also took action regarding Ünver. The CHP-led Avcılar and Fethiye Municipalities canceled Ünver's show.
"THE POSITION OF DURU THEATER IS CLEAR"
On the other hand, theater and TV actor Emre Kınay responded to the reactions against Gökhan Ünver, who is set to perform at the Duru Theater he founded. Kınay stated regarding the calls for the cancellation of comedian Gökhan Ünver's performances on April 10 and 29 at Duru Theater, "The position and line of Duru Theater is clear. My stance is also clear. We are working to avoid extrajudicial executions, and you can be sure that we will act within public responsibility."
EMRE KINAY ALSO CANCELED
Kınay later stated that they could not cancel the performances in April due to legal contracts, but the performances in May have been canceled. Kınay said, "The announced plays of Gökhan Ünver will not take place on the Duru Theater stage in May." He also noted that they closed the promotion for the April show.