Arzu Sabancı is the reason Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı broke up

Published August 26th, 2025 - 06:29 GMT
Hande Erçel & Hakan Sabancı
Hande Erçel / Arzu Sabancı Instagram profile

ALBAWABA - Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı’s break up shocked fans, with reports claiming Arzu Sabancı opposed their marriage.

Rumors that the three-year romance between famous actress Hande Erçel and socialite and businessman Hakan Sabancı has ended have rocked the news.

Although the relationship was expected to culminate in marriage, it was alleged that the couple had fallen out after their last vacation together in Italy and decided to split.

 

The fact that Hande Erçel deleted all photos of her and Hakan Sabancı from her social media account fueled the rumors of a breakup. While no official statement has been released from the couple so far, well-known tabloid personality Ece Erken revealed the background of the split live on air.

Speaking on the program "Gel Konuşalım" (Gel Konuşalım), which she hosts, Erken said, "They've been on bad terms since the beginning of August. They were already separated when Hande went on vacation with her nephew and sister; they just postponed the announcement. The main reason for the split is marriage."

Erken also stated that Hande Erçel wanted to take serious steps toward marriage, but Hakan Sabancı remained hesitant. Erken, noting that there are some problems on the family front, said, "Perhaps that's why Arzu Sabancı no longer wants this relationship."

The end of Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı’s romance surprised many fans. For nearly three years, they were seen as one of Turkey’s most glamorous couples.

Many believed their love would soon lead to marriage. But signs of trouble grew when Hande deleted all their photos together on social media.

Reports also suggested his mother, Arzu Sabancı, was against the relationship. Neither Hande nor Hakan has spoken about the breakup, leaving fans waiting for answers.

While the celebrity couple's silence continues, social media users and fans are closely following developments.

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