Susanna Riva On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 16, the Rai 1 program La Volta Buona, hosted by Caterina Balivo, aired a segment on Can Yaman, the protagonist of the new comedy Bro on Prime Video. In the clip, the Turkish actor explained that his character in the series is awkward with women , a trait he says conflicts with his own personal experience.
The TV report and the reaction in the studio
Once the episode ended, Balivo and the guests began commenting on the content of the report, but they interpreted Yaman's comments as a commentary on his private life. The jokes revolved around his physical appearance, which he described as "sculpted," and his supposed difficulty maintaining romantic relationships.
In a few sentences, it was insinuated that the actor was also clumsy in real life , transforming a discussion about his acting role into a personal judgment.
How the misunderstanding arose
The critical point was the lack of clarification on the part of the host: Yaman's words, "'clumsy with women' is the new character I play, not me", had been reported incompletely.
The audience and those present in the studio had The result was an atmosphere of embarrassment that quickly shifted the attention from the content of the series to the protagonist's love life.
Can Yaman's direct response on social media
The Turkish star decided not to remain silent. That same evening, he wrote a direct message to the program on Instagram. The post began, "Dear all, I love you all, but 'clumsy with women' is the new character I play, not me. That's why it's a comedy. You misunderstood." He then added, "My goodness, what terrible comments. Do I have enough substance to make my relationships last? I'd say quite the opposite. I wish I had little, I would have been much more suited to this world."
The emphasis on the “person-not-character”
In his outburst, Yaman emphasized that, unlike his role, in real life he was often photographed alongside high-profile women, and therefore the description of "awkward with women" doesn't match his experience. His tone, though slightly irritated, was clear: the misunderstanding was complete, and the jokes about physical or relationship issues were inappropriate.
The Silence of La Volta Buona and its Possible Implications
As of this article's publication, neither Caterina Balivo nor the editorial staff of La Volta Buona have issued an official response. It's possible a response will arrive in the next few hours, or the editorial staff may choose not to investigate the matter further, leaving the incident to "dissolve" over time. In any case, the case highlights how a single television report can quickly escalate into a public debate, especially when a guest's comments are taken out of context.
This episode, now at the center of entertainment news, reminds us that television communication requires precision: a simple misinterpretation can generate a spiral of comments, misunderstandings, and, ultimately, a public response from the protagonist.