24.08.2026 14:10
Gülbahar Meşe, who was in the main cast of the MasterChef Turkey competition, bid farewell to the competition in the second week. On the elimination night, Gül, recounting the difficult days she experienced in the past, moved both the jury members and the viewers watching on screen. Mehmet Yalçınkaya, on the other hand, gave his word of support to Gül.
Emotional moments were experienced in the episode of MasterChef Turkey that aired on Sunday evening, August 23. Gülbahar Meşe, who bid farewell to the competition in its second week, deeply affected both the jury members and the viewers by telling about the difficulties she had experienced in the past.
48-year-old Gülbahar Meşe had mentioned the problems she experienced in her first marriage during her time on the competition. Gül, who recounted that after divorcing her first husband, she stayed in a women's shelter with her child, also shared the struggle she gave to raise her son.
This past, which came back to the agenda on the elimination night, caused emotional moments in the studio. Listening to what Gül had been through, Mehmet Yalçınkaya made a speech supporting the contestant.
"YOU ARE A FANTASTIC WOMAN"
Chef Mehmet pointed out that the events Gül experienced in the past could leave a mark not only during that period but also in a person's later life. Yalçınkaya, stating that he appreciated the struggle Gül gave despite all the difficulties, used the following expressions:
"May God curse and punish those who did these things. We see that these behaviors break people's hopes not just at the time they are done, but throughout their entire lives. But the struggle you give is so great, so beautiful, so ladylike, you are so classy, you are like an angel... God is probably making you worthy of better things, and may He do so. But let me tell you this: You are a wonderful example of how to get out when you enter a path, a nonsensical path, or a difficult one. Let me put it this way, I am ready to support you professionally, in every sense, on every matter, on my own behalf. But right now, I understand very well that what people experience in the past also hinders things in the future. And that's what we are running away from. But you are a fantastic woman."
While Chef Mehmet's words towards Gül created emotional moments in the studio, his announcement that he would support the contestant professionally also drew attention.
THANKS FROM CHEF SOMER TO GÜL'S HUSBAND
Gülbahar Meşe had also mentioned the importance of the support her second husband gave her throughout the program. Upon this, Somer Sivrioğlu also shared a thank you message for Gül's husband.
Chef Somer said, "As a woman who has experienced both what a man can elevate a woman to or bring her down to... I also want to extend my respects to your husband. May his path be clear. May God never separate you from each other."
SHE HAD TOLD OF WHAT SHE EXPERIENCED IN HER FIRST MARRIAGE
Gülbahar Meşe had previously stated in her statements that she had very difficult days in her first marriage. The contestant had recounted that when her son was only 7 years old, her first husband subjected her to violence under the influence of banned substances, in front of her child.
Gül, who stayed in a women's shelter with her son after this traumatic process, had stated that she struggled to raise her child and rebuild her life.
Gülbahar Meşe's life story, which saddened people with her farewell to the competition, became one of the most talked-about moments of the elimination night. Chef Mehmet's support message, on the other hand, created hope that a new door could open for the contestant.