In the 30th episode of the 3rd season of "The Truth Bitters," we're in Istanbul this time; and in our own home, Rita Farm! 🌿🌶️
This special evening, held on Friday, July 11, 2026, at the Rita Farm Open Air Stage, was also the first show of "The Truth Bitters"'s summer tour.
In the intimate open-air atmosphere of Rita Farm, couples took to the stage, trying to show how well they knew each other, but avoiding the hot peppers wasn't easy at all. 🌶️🔥
Our first couple is Pelin and Ali…
The story of this couple, married since 2022, begins with laughter as they try to calculate the length of their marriage. Even İlker Ayrık is surprised that Ali, despite not being very romantic on special occasions, knows the dates of their meeting, birthday, and wedding by heart.
Things get even more complicated when it comes to the games.
From number guessing to word games, from discussions about "dumluk," "dürzük," and "kadük" to the question of aliens kidnapping and multiplying Ali, the couple faces plenty of spice. 😂
The second couple of the night, Betül and Burak, put their more than four-year marriage to the test on stage.
Unexpected answers come to fill-in-the-blank questions like, "My wife is outside... but when she's with me...", while Burak's slip of the tongue as soon as he puts on his headphones puts İlker Ayrık in a difficult position. 😄
In the games where the couple tries to guess each other's answers, there's sometimes surprising harmony, and sometimes complete disagreement.
In this segment, not only the contestants but also the audience gets their share of the spice.
Mr. Taner's arrival on stage, volunteering to try the spice drop, and what happens after a few drops, becomes one of the unforgettable moments of the night. His advice is quite clear:
"No need to try it." 🌶️😂
The last couple of the night, Şeymanur and Selahattin, are on stage.
The couple, who have known each other for about 10 years, give the first hint of what will happen for the rest of the night when they disagree on how long they've been married. 😄
Then it's time for the beloved game "Understand Me" from "The Truth Is Bitter."
Grass, Rita, comb, shovel, lace, suspension, tractor…
In three minutes, some words are found in seconds, while others transform into completely different things. Moreover, the fact that even the word "Rita" couldn't be guessed, despite competing in our own homes, leaves İlker Ayrık astonished.
Those who can't guess are punished with hot peppers. 🌶️🔥
In this episode:
✅ The first night of the "The Truth Bitters" summer tour
✅ A special open-air show at our home, Rita Farm
✅ Pelin and Ali's test of wordplay
✅ The debates about "dumluk," "dürzük," and "kadük"
✅ A spouse replicated by aliens 😄
✅ Betül and Burak's fill-in-the-blanks quiz
✅ A brave audience member's attempt at a spicy pepper drop
✅ The hilarious "Understand Me" game with Şeymanur and Selahattin
✅ Plenty of chili peppers, unexpected answers, and lots of laughter 🌶️
Nothing has changed in "The Truth Bitters":
On stage, there's courage, in the questions honesty, in the answers surprises, and in the punishment, chili peppers. 🌶️
We started our summer tour at our home, Rita Farm, with you all. Thank you so much to everyone who shared this wonderful evening with us.
Enjoy the show!
If we're coming to your city, let's share in the laughter and the sorrow together.
🎭 UPDATED TOUR SCHEDULE
📍 September 30 | Izmir | Kulturpark Open Air Theatre
📍 November 7 | Izmir | IstinyeArt 100% Performance Arena / Tickets Coming Soon
📍 December 19 | Izmir | IstinyeArt 100% Performance Arena / Matinee / Tickets Coming Soon
📍 December 19 | Izmir | IstinyeArt 100% Performance Arena / Evening Performance / Tickets Coming Soon
NORTH AMERICA & CANADA TOUR
📍 November 16 | Chicago | Copernicus Center
📍 November 19 | Washington | Lisner Auditorium
📍 November 21 | New Jersey | John Breslin, Jr. Theatre
📍 November 22 | New York City | The Town Hall
📍 November 24 | Toronto, Canada | The Elgin Theatre
🎟️ Book your place early, don't miss out on this event.
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In the 30th episode of the 3rd season of "The Truth Bitters," we're in Istanbul this time; and in our own home, Rita Farm! 🌿🌶️
This special evening, held on Friday, July 11, 2026, at the Rita Farm Open Air Stage, was also the first show of "The Truth Bitters"'s summer tour.
In the intimate open-air atmosphere of Rita Farm, couples took to the stage, trying to show how well they knew each other, but avoiding the hot peppers wasn't easy at all. 🌶️🔥
Our first couple is Pelin and Ali…
The story of this couple, married since 2022, begins with laughter as they try to calculate the length of their marriage. Even İlker Ayrık is surprised that Ali, despite not being very romantic on special occasions, knows the dates of their meeting, birthday, and wedding by heart.
Things get even more complicated when it comes to the games.
From number guessing to word games, from discussions about "dumluk," "dürzük," and "kadük" to the question of aliens kidnapping and multiplying Ali, the couple faces plenty of spice. 😂
The second couple of the night, Betül and Burak, put their more than four-year marriage to the test on stage.
Unexpected answers come to fill-in-the-blank questions like, "My wife is outside... but when she's with me...", while Burak's slip of the tongue as soon as he puts on his headphones puts İlker Ayrık in a difficult position. 😄
In the games where the couple tries to guess each other's answers, there's sometimes surprising harmony, and sometimes complete disagreement.
In this segment, not only the contestants but also the audience gets their share of the spice.
Mr. Taner's arrival on stage, volunteering to try the spice drop, and what happens after a few drops, becomes one of the unforgettable moments of the night. His advice is quite clear:
"No need to try it." 🌶️😂
The last couple of the night, Şeymanur and Selahattin, are on stage.
The couple, who have known each other for about 10 years, give the first hint of what will happen for the rest of the night when they disagree on how long they've been married. 😄
Then it's time for the beloved game "Understand Me" from "The Truth Is Bitter."
Grass, Rita, comb, shovel, lace, suspension, tractor…
In three minutes, some words are found in seconds, while others transform into completely different things. Moreover, the fact that even the word "Rita" couldn't be guessed, despite competing in our own homes, leaves İlker Ayrık astonished.
Those who can't guess are punished with hot peppers. 🌶️🔥
In this episode:
✅ The first night of the "The Truth Bitters" summer tour
✅ A special open-air show at our home, Rita Farm
✅ Pelin and Ali's test of wordplay
✅ The debates about "dumluk," "dürzük," and "kadük"
✅ A spouse replicated by aliens 😄
✅ Betül and Burak's fill-in-the-blanks quiz
✅ A brave audience member's attempt at a spicy pepper drop
✅ The hilarious "Understand Me" game with Şeymanur and Selahattin
✅ Plenty of chili peppers, unexpected answers, and lots of laughter 🌶️
Nothing has changed in "The Truth Bitters":
On stage, there's courage, in the questions honesty, in the answers surprises, and in the punishment, chili peppers. 🌶️
We started our summer tour at our home, Rita Farm, with you all. Thank you so much to everyone who shared this wonderful evening with us.
Enjoy the show!
If we're coming to your city, let's share in the laughter and the sorrow together.
🎭 UPDATED TOUR SCHEDULE
📍 September 30 | Izmir | Kulturpark Open Air Theatre
📍 November 7 | Izmir | IstinyeArt 100% Performance Arena / Tickets Coming Soon
📍 December 19 | Izmir | IstinyeArt 100% Performance Arena / Matinee / Tickets Coming Soon
📍 December 19 | Izmir | IstinyeArt 100% Performance Arena / Evening Performance / Tickets Coming Soon
NORTH AMERICA & CANADA TOUR
📍 November 16 | Chicago | Copernicus Center
📍 November 19 | Washington | Lisner Auditorium
📍 November 21 | New Jersey | John Breslin, Jr. Theatre
📍 November 22 | New York City | The Town Hall
📍 November 24 | Toronto, Canada | The Elgin Theatre
🎟️ Book your place early, don't miss out on this event.
👉 linktr.ee/GerceklerAcidir
📲 Follow us on Instagram:
🔹 instagram.com/pervasiz
🔹 instagram.com/ilkerayrik
🔹 instagram.com/gercekleracidirtv
#TruthIsBitter #IlkerAyrık #Istanbul #RitaFarm #Comedy #StandUp #UnderstandMe #HotPepper