# Ece Erken affair rumor dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ece-erken-affair-rumor-dispute
> Updated: 2026-07-31T07:38:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Turkish television presenter Ece Erkan became the focus of gossip media claims that she was involved in a secret relationship with a married businessman who has twin children. On 29 July 2026 Erkan publicly denied the allegations, describing them as false and defamatory and warning that she would pursue legal action against anyone spreading the rumors. The businessman’s wife, architect Sena Bayraktar, also rejected the claims and said she had been threatened.

Two days later, the same allegations resurfaced in Turkish tabloids. Erkan again rejected the reports and reiterated her intention to take defamation lawsuits if the rumors persisted. Bayraktar maintained her stance that Erkan had threatened her. No official verification or legal proceedings have been reported, and the controversy remains confined to entertainment media.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Ece Erken faces new affair allegations with married businessman

Turkish presenter Ece Erken denies tabloid claims of an affair with a married businessman, amidst accusations of threatening the businessman’s wife, architect Sena Bayraktar; no official verification yet.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ece-erken-faces-new-affair-allegations-with-married-businessman

### 2026-07-29: Ece Erken Denies Forbidden‑Love Allegations and Vows Legal Action

Ece Erken refutes claims of an affair with a married businessman, labels them defamation, and threatens legal action; the businessman’s wife, architect Sena Bayraktar, also denies the rumors and alleges threats

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ala-kel-and-mertcan-tunca-spotted-handinhand-in-alaat

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