The news about Turkish actress Hande Erçel’s rumored split from businessman Hakan Sabancı continues to dominate media headlines and social media discussions, amid complete silence from both parties and no official statements so far.

TV host Ece Erken addressed the topic on her show, noting that tension between the couple reportedly began in early August and eventually led to their breakup. She added that Hande was inclined to discuss marriage, while Hakan appeared hesitant about taking that step—something that put their relationship at risk and sparked many questions.

An indirect hint

Meanwhile, Arzu Sabancı, Hakan’s mother, stirred debate after posting on her account: “Ignorance is like sleep, and your first reaction to whoever wakes you up is anger.” Many interpreted this as an indirect reference to her son’s situation with the Turkish star—especially after Erçel deleted all her photos with Sabancı from Instagram, while he kept his, further fueling speculation about the status of their relationship.

It is worth noting that Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı’s last public appearance together was at the wedding of Celio Saab and Zeina Qattami in Lebanon, attended by a host of international celebrities.