They published an apology message: Çok Güzel Hareketler 2 removed the 'Papaz Olduk' sketch

The sketch titled “Papaz Olduk,” performed on the program “Çok Güzel Hareketler 2” under the direction of Yılmaz Erdoğan, sparked controversy on social media.

It was stated that certain expressions in the sketch, which centers on a Christian young man going to ask for the hand of a Muslim girl in marriage, were criticized on the grounds that they disparaged the Christian faith.

??There is no tolerance even for people laughing!

Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar released a new sketch. It was then hastily removed from broadcast! They were forced to publish an apology message:

“— We have regretfully realized that we included an expression that exceeded its purpose in a sketch in our latest episode.… pic.twitter.com/HI3S9LiDqq

— Avukat Cemil (@avcemilcicek) May 12, 2026

STERN STATEMENT FROM THE FOUNDATION

Following the sketch, reactions came particularly from the Christian community and some civil society representatives. It was learned that the Istanbul Syriac Ancient Foundation also issued a stern statement regarding the matter.

APOLOGY MESSAGE SHARED

Following the reactions, a statement was published on the program's official social media accounts. The following expressions were used in the statement:

"We have regretfully realized that we included an expression that exceeded its purpose in a sketch in our latest episode. The relevant sketch has been removed from our YouTube broadcast list. We sincerely apologize to everyone we have offended."

News Source: 12punto