Güldür Güldür issues apology statement regarding controversial 'Veteran Sketch'
A sketch on the Show TV program Güldür Güldür Show drew backlash on social media. Following the growing reactions, statements were issued in succession by the channel and the social media account of Güldür Güldür.
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While remarks regarding veterans in a sketch on the Güldür Güldür Show drew backlash on social media, RTÜK announced that it had launched an investigation into the program. The Güldür Güldür Show made a statement regarding the incident.
Following the growing reactions, RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin announced that an investigation had been launched into the program in a post where he stated, "I condemn these people who cast aspersions on veterans."
Following the RTÜK President's statement, Show TV and the Güldür Güldür Show issued statements regarding the matter.
In its statement, Show TV used the following expressions: "As a result of our channel management's broadcast preview, it was not deemed suitable for broadcast in agreement with the program producer, and therefore it was not aired on Show TV screens."
The Güldür Güldür Show, on the other hand, provided the following statement, which included the phrase: "Our sketch mentioned on social media is a critique of a degenerate character who disregards social and cultural values."