08.06.2025 10:30
Murat Özdemir, who came into the spotlight with his behavior on the MasterChef competition, was released from prison due to a regulatory change in sentencing. After his release, he expressed his gratitude to President Erdoğan by saying, "May God be pleased with Tayyip. May God give the lives of those who do not love Tayyip to Tayyip."
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Former MasterChef Turkey contestant Murat Özdemir was released from prison under the new penal reform that came into effect before the Eid al-Adha. Özdemir thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his social media account.
After his release, Murat Özdemir made a social media post saying, "May Allah be pleased with Tayyip. May Allah give the life of those who do not love Tayyip to Tayyip." This statement caused reactions on social media. A large portion of users claimed that Özdemir targeted his opponents.
Özdemir had been in the spotlight for many controversial incidents before going to prison. After being disqualified from the MasterChef competition, he insulted producer Acun Ilıcalı and other contestants during live broadcasts he held while intoxicated on social media. In the same broadcast, Özdemir had also physically assaulted his parrot, drawing strong public backlash.
In the investigation launched following the incident that resulted in the death of the parrot, it was determined that Özdemir was also involved in crimes such as drug use, property damage, and domestic violence. He was sent to prison after the sentences he received for these crimes were finalized.
Murat Özdemir had also been in the news for another incident that occurred in Bolu in previous years. After arguing with the police for parking his car in the wrong place, Özdemir offered money to the officer, saying, "Take 200 lira from here," and then used the phrase, "I don't care about the officer." The police, who reacted, detained Özdemir and took him to the police station. After his statement was taken, Özdemir was released, but this behavior was also criticized by the public.
While there is no new legal process against Özdemir, who came back into the spotlight with his post-release statements, discussions in the public continue.
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