01.09.2026 12:20
After her ex-husband Mehmet Akif Ersoy was arrested, veteran anchor Pınar Erbaş, who was dismissed from her position at Show TV Main News, is returning to the screens. The successful presenter, who took a short break from her profession, has reached an agreement with Sözcü TV for the new broadcasting season.
Pınar Erbaş, who was previously married to Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested as part of a drug operation, had to part ways with the channel she worked for after this incident. While Ersoy's arrest process received widespread coverage in the press, the management of Show TV decided to dismiss Erbaş, who presented the main news bulletin, following the developments.
"I WAS NOT ASKED TO PRESENT THE NEWS ABOUT MY EX-HUSBAND"
Pınar Erbaş, who had previously shared the details of the dismissal process with the public, clearly stated how the decision was communicated to her. The experienced news anchor noted that although she was obliged to deliver every news story impartially, the channel management took this step because they did not want her to present news about her ex-husband. In her statement at the time, Erbaş said that she was initially put on a short leave, which was then extended, and finally she was informed that she would not be returning to the same position.
RETURNS TO THE SCREENS IN THE NEW SEASON
After this turbulent process, Pınar Erbaş, who had to take a forced break from her television career, broke her silence with a new agreement. The experienced main news anchor, who completed her meetings with media organizations before the new broadcast period, shook hands with Sözcü TV. Erbaş will appear before the audience on Sözcü TV screens in the coming days.