23.04.2025 19:20
Tay TV was caught live during the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Istanbul. As the excitement of the competition gave way to the fear of the earthquake, the host Esen Gök demonstrated exemplary broadcasting by calmly narrating the events as they unfolded.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake centered off the coast of Silivri was felt not only in Istanbul but also in surrounding provinces. Following the earthquake, numerous aftershocks occurred.
CAUGHT LIVE DURING THE EARTHQUAKE
During the 'Looking at the Day from the Hippodrome' program aired on Tay TV, moderated by Esen Gök, Cem Boşgelmez and Kamil Ertan were analyzing the races in the daily bulletin when the earthquake struck.
STAYED CALM UNDER PRESSURE
During the moments of the earthquake, commentator Cem Boşgelmez fell silent in shock, while anchor Esen Gök, with a broadcaster's reflex, took the floor from his guest and continued the broadcast. The events that unfolded at that moment were reflected live, second by second.
REPORTED MOMENT BY MOMENT
Esen Gök shared the details of the earthquake with Tay TV viewers, saying, "We experienced an earthquake in Istanbul, dear viewers. It hit hard. The effects are still ongoing. The shaking has now eased. Get well soon," providing a moment-by-moment account of the events during the earthquake.