Contestant's answer to a question about Atatürk on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' causes a stir
A question about Atatürk on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' broadcast on the pro-government media outlet ATV, led to a contestant's elimination. The contestant's answer sparked widespread reaction on social media.
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In the latest episode of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' hosted by Oktay Kaynarca, the contestant was asked, "What is the name of the mathematics teacher who gave Mustafa Kemal Atatürk the name 'Kemal'?"
The contestant answered "Kemal" without using any lifelines, resulting in an incorrect answer.
CONTESTANT'S MISTAKE CAUSES SURPRISE
The correct answer to the question was "Mustafa." While the contestant's mistake caused surprise in the studio, Oktay Kaynarca explained the correct answer, saying, "His teacher said: 'Both of our names are Mustafa. Let yours be Mustafa Kemal.'"
CONTESTANT'S REGRET
Following the incorrect answer, the contestant stated, "I am very sad to have been eliminated on such a question. I had many lifelines left, but I couldn't manage the stress."
REACTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The contestant's mistake also found a wide echo on social media.
Users expressed their reactions with comments such as, "This competition is a reflection of Turkey's transformation over the years," "I don't know it either," and "It was Mustafa, they taught this in primary school."
The contestant bid farewell to the competition with a prize of 5 thousand liras.