Gülbin Tosun, who was put on mandatory leave by Now TV, has parted ways with the channel.

Now TV news anchor Gülbin Tosun, who had been placed on mandatory leave a month ago following her reaction to Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş's statements about stray animals, has now announced her departure from the channel.

"I WILL CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE REMAINING BEAUTIFUL VALUES OF MY COUNTRY"

Gülbin Tosun, who announced her separation from the channel through her X account, stated, "We have decided to part ways with Now (Fox), where I have worked for nearly 15 years. I sincerely thank all the viewers and followers for their support. It meant a lot to me. I would also like to thank the wonderful person Doğan Şentürk, who has always been by my side during the half of my professional life. And of course, a separate struggle begins for me regarding my own life. Of course, I will continue to strive to contribute to the remaining beautiful values of my country. With much love, greetings, and respect to everyone."

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş, who expressed his reaction to the absence of animals on the streets in European countries, Gülbin Tosun, the anchor of NOW TV News Bulletin, showed her reaction to these statements on her personal social media account and was subsequently placed on mandatory leave by the channel management.

Tosun, who shared about the decision made by the channel management, said, "Thank you very, very much for your support messages. You are very valuable. Thank you for being there, my dear friends. I have been placed on mandatory leave. My exit has not been given yet. Just for your information. Taking #1stepbackfromanimalrights" she said.