Reha Muhtar (born 21 July 1959) is a Turkish anchorman, columnist and television reporter[1] of Iraqi Turkmen descent.

Reha Muhtar
Born (1959-07-21) 21 July 1959 (age 65)
Istanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Alma materTED Ankara Koleji
Occupation(s)Anchorman, columnist, television reporter
Spouse
Selin Çağlayan
(m. 1983; div. 1988)
PartnerDeniz Uğur (2008–2010)
Children3 (two with Uğur and one daughter with Nilüfer)

He was first seen on TV as TRT's reporter from Turkey, Istanbul. Later he started hosting a debate program at show tv "Ateş Hattı" channel.[2] Later, on the private channel Show TV as an anchorman, he gained national fame. His chaotic, no-holds-barred news making, remarks and most importantly the bizarre questions he asked his guests made him a phenomenon in Turkey. He is also famous for his pumpkin argument with news audiences on Show TV.

He has hosted a talk show on Show TV with other Turkish celebrities Hülya Avşar, he is currently working as a columnist for a Turkish newspaper, Vatan.

Personal life

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In 1983, he married journalist Selin Çağlayan[3] and their marriage lasted for five years. In 2001, he started a relationship with Nilüfer.[4] In 2003, the two announced their separation in a press release. Between 2006 and 2007 his relationship with Gülşen[5] made his name appear frequently in the media. In 2008, he started a relationship with Deniz Uğur which ended in 2010.[6] Reha Muhtar has a daughter with Nilüfer, adopted daughter Ayşe Nazlı. He has twins with Deniz Uğur, Mina and Poyraz born in 2009.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Reha Muhtar" (in Turkish). Biyografi. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Reha Muhtar cevap verdi". Gerçek Gündem. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Bir kadın kocasından ayrılınca soyadı ne olacak?." Vatan. 4 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Aşk var efenim, aşk var". Sabah. 13 May 2001. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Aşk bitti!!! Reha Muhtar ve Gülşen Sevgililer Gününde ayrıldı!!!". Medyafaresi. 16 February 2007. Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Reha Muhtar çocuklarının annesinden NEDEN ayrıldı!!!". Radikal. 26 November 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Tekzip ve düzeltme metni". Sabah. 3 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2015.