03.08.2026 18:06
Selçuk Tepeli, who appeared before the audience for six seasons with the NOW (formerly FOX) main news bulletin, announced that he is bidding farewell to the screens for a while. The successful presenter handed over the main news anchor seat to experienced journalist Ozan Gündoğdu for the new broadcast season.
Selçuk Tepeli, who started presenting the channel's main news bulletin after Fatih Portakal's departure and continued this duty for 6 seasons, announced that he is asking for permission from his viewers. The experienced journalist, who announced his departure with a post, thanked his viewers, colleagues, and the channel's management.
"I AM ASKING FOR YOUR PERMISSION FOR A WHILE"
In his statement announcing his farewell decision, Tepeli said the following:
"Meeting you on the screen every weekday evening for six seasons and discussing the country's and the world's agenda together was an indescribable honor. However, I have now decided to take a break. I am asking for your permission for a while.
I sincerely thank our Editor-in-Chief Doğan Şentürk, my valuable companion in the newsroom who has always supported me, the entire NOW News family, and of course, all of you who welcomed me into your homes every evening."
OZAN GÜNDOĞDU WILL BE ON THE SCREEN IN THE NEW PERIOD
Selçuk Tepeli, who also announced the name who would replace him while announcing his departure decision, stated that Ozan Gündoğdu would present the NOW Ana Haber bulletin in the new season.
Wishing his colleague success, Tepeli also gave hints about his new plans and concluded his farewell message with these words:
"In the new season, my dear colleague Ozan Gündoğdu will take over the flag on the screen. I wish Ozan and the entire NOW News team success in the new season. See you later. I will be around with new writings and music..."