Demet Akalın reacts to Gülben Ergen following school attack
A total of 10 people lost their lives in an armed attack on a middle school in Kahramanmaraş. As Turkey mourns, a musical performance held on the same day and comments made by Gülben Ergen have sparked controversy. Demet Akalın has responded with criticism.
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An armed attack on a middle school in Kahramanmaraş has caused deep sorrow across the country. The Ayser Çalık Middle School in the Onikişubat district was targeted, and 10 people lost their lives in the incident.
While a mood of mourning has prevailed across Turkey following the attack, Gülben Ergen, who has recently drawn attention for her remarks on social issues, faced backlash on social media after she was seen laughing in front of cameras following the Gırgıriye Musical.
Look at the joy in Gülben Ergen on the day our loved ones were slaughtered??
— Serdar Arseven (@sarseven) April 16, 2026
To those saying...
Perhaps she didn't have the news...
She will surely make a statement.@gulbenergen pic.twitter.com/otsh9r7SrL
DEMET AKALIN RESPONDS
As the controversy continued, Demet Akalın also reacted to Ergen in a post on her social media account.
In her post, Akalın stated, "Laughing out loud, just like her! Don't forget that nothing ever happens to her."