The host Musa Özuğurlu's remarks about Ferdi Tayfur received a backlash.

One of the unforgettable names of Arabesque music, Ferdi Tayfur, passed away at the age of 79 in the hospital where he was being treated in Antalya. While the death of the master artist saddened the art community and his fans, the words of Tele 1 presenter Musa Özuğurlu regarding Tayfur drew reactions.

"ARTISTICALLY TERRIBLE"

Özuğurlu, regarding Ferdi Tayfur's death, stated, "Ferdi Tayfur is dead, everyone is praising him. He was terrible artistically. We are talking about someone who made a tearful Arabesque. From a musical perspective, it was terrible, I mean, that much." He attracted attention with his remarks.

"HIS PLACE CANNOT BE EASILY FILLED"

Following these words, comments from the famous artist's fans flooded social media platforms. Users commented, "If he had given the alms of his art, he would have revived today's artists," "Everyone is free in their appreciation, but if you were going to say it, you should have said it while he was alive," and "Whether you like them or not, artists like Müslüm Gürses, Ferdi Tayfur, Zeki Müren, and Orhan Gencebay cannot be easily replaced."

"NO RESPECT FOR EITHER THE DEAD OR THEIR LOVERS"

Many fans of Ferdi Tayfur described Özuğurlu's words as disrespectful. Comments like "You have no respect for the dead nor for their loved ones" became one of the most shared expressions on social media.

WHO IS FERDI TAYFUR?

Ferdi Tayfur was born on November 15, 1945, in Adana. Tayfur gained the love of millions with his hit songs such as "Bırakın Gitsin," "Emmoğlu," "Bana Sor," and "Huzurum Kalmadı." In addition to his music career, Tayfur also achieved significant success in the cinema world and is considered one of the pioneers of Arabesque music.