This had happened too suddenly!
It was so sudden that the King of Masked Singers program team staff were stunned!
Hu Fei was infuriated. "What the hell!"
Hou Ge said angrily, "What is Teacher Li Yu doing?"
Dafei could not understand either. "Why, why did he just admit to it? No one said anything! Everyone was just guessing! No one can be sure that Sunflower is him! "
Xiao Lu's expression also changed. "Isn't this nonsense? We already made it clear during the production of the show that the contestants are not allowed to reveal their identities! Even if others can guess it, they can't say anything until they take off their masks. It's also written in the contract that the contestants are obliged to cooperate. What is Teacher Li doing! "
"This …"
"This is bad!"
"How can we explain this? We can't hide it any longer! "
"He said that he hacked an account? Will anyone believe that? "
"Aiyo, aren't they just adding to our troubles! We're about to start recording! "
"Is Sunflower really Li Yu?"
"Yes."
Actually, most of the program team staff did not know the true identity of Sunflower. However, after seeing the Weibo posts and seeing the expressions of Hu Fei, Hou Ge, and Dafei, they knew that it was true. Sunflower in the Starlight was Hong Kong's famous singer and movie star, the all-powerful Li Yu!
Hu Fei said loudly, "Has Sunflower arrived yet?"
"Not yet," the staff member responsible for contacting Sunflower said.
Hu Fei immediately took out his cell phone and contacted the other party.
The call connected, but it was Li Yu's assistant who picked up.
Hu Fei said bluntly, "Assistant Xu, please tell Teacher Li Yu to delete the Weibo post immediately. There's still time to salvage the situation. Let's save as many people as we can!"
Assistant Xu said, "Why?"
Hu Fei said righteously, "Our show's selling point is to mask the contestants. The contract also clearly states that they can't reveal their identities. Otherwise, how can we continue with the show? If they already know Teacher Li Yu's identity, what's the point of wearing a mask? How can we continue with our show? This will seriously affect the show's recording and broadcast quality. Besides, it's also unfair to the other contestants. With Teacher Li Yu's status and identity in the music industry, as long as he reveals his name, how can the other contestants compete? Are they still going to sing? In the future, the Masked King of every episode might very well be Teacher Li Yu! "
There were no programs that were smooth sailing. For example, problems with celebrities would appear in every program. Some would act like they were big shots, some would shirk their responsibilities, and some would quarrel on the show. A lot of things were unpredictable, but it didn't matter if there were problems, as long as they could communicate with each other. However, the communication between the program team and the assistant did not go well.
When Assistant Xu heard this, she said, "Director Hu, first of all, it was the fans who guessed Teacher Li Yu's identity first. It wasn't our initiative. I know Teacher Li Yu's character very well. He's the kind of person who would never say anything that goes against his heart. If we asked him to remain silent in front of the fans, that would be a lie. He wouldn't be able to do it, so he said it. Secondly, I agree that it would affect the show, but it would definitely be a positive one. With Teacher Li Yu's reputation, it would definitely increase the viewership ratings of your show! I don't understand. What are you unhappy about? "
Hearing his words, Hu Fei was also furious!
What are you pretending for?
Did he think everyone was an idiot?
Hu Fei said, "Don't talk to me about that. How the show is designed and how it is arranged is all up to the production team. I'm the director, and you're the director? Immediately delete that Weibo post! "
Assistant Xu said, "I don't have the final say on that. I can only contact Teacher Li Yu, but I don't know the specifics. I'll hang up first!"
Du du.
The call was cut off!
Hu Fei was panting with a dark expression.
Hou Ge also heard it from the side. He said angrily, "If it doesn't work, then disqualify him from the competition!"
Dafei said, "Right, Li Yu was the one who breached the contract first!"
Hu Fei looked at them and said, "How are we going to disqualify him? With such negative news, what will happen to the viewership ratings in the future? "
"Isn't he being too arrogant?" Xiao Lu said, "I used to have quite a good impression of Teacher Li Yu! How could he do that? He's too disrespectful! " She held up her cell phone's Weibo interface and said, "Look, the crux of the matter is that not only did Li Yu reveal his identity, he even publicly asked for votes on Weibo to get everyone to support him. Doesn't that mean that he's asking the audience to vote for him? Th-This … "
Music Director Bai Yuanfei and the band rushed over when they heard the news.
When Bai Yuanfei heard this, he said, "I think we might as well not record today and just award him the title of Masked King for this episode. Yes, we won't have to record anymore in the future either. Just give him the Masked King trophy for the grand finals!" He did not care about Li Yu's reputation. Bai Yuanfei was also a well-known big shot in the industry. "The purpose of the show is to wear a mask. It's not about popularity or looks, but about who can sing better. Sunflower has suddenly revealed his popularity, and he's even asking for votes! What's there left to do! "
If Hu Fei had known this would happen, he would never have invited Li Yu!
Bai Yuanfei said, "The other contestants already know about it. I don't even know what to say to them now. Director Hu, I think it's better if you go and tell them."
Suddenly, Xiao Lu shouted, "There's a commotion online!"
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat as they quickly looked over.
…
Online.
The news kept coming out!
"Sunflower's true identity exposed!"
"Li Yu joins King of Masked Singers!"
"King of Masked Singers' unofficial champion: Sunflower in the Starlight!"
In just one short hour, in just one hour, Sunflower in the Starlight's popularity had skyrocketed from third place to first place on the official website!
Sunflower: 1.1 million votes!
The Clown: 670,000 votes!
Petal Shower: 540,000 votes!
Li Yu was already far ahead!
This was his popularity. This was the result of his fans flocking to him!
Most importantly, Li Yu's friends in the industry who were on good terms with him were helping him promote.
A famous Hong Kong and Taiwanese film star said, "Haha, so Li Yu has joined King of Masked Singers. Sunflower is him and he sings very well. Everyone, please support him."
Another celebrity said, "Teacher Li, you can do it. I was wondering why Sunflower could sing so well. So it's you. It's no surprise then. You didn't take your singing seriously in the first two episodes, so you should be getting serious in the third episode, right? Then who's a match for you? Bring back a few more Masked Kings. "
Quite a few celebrity friends were showing their support for Li Yu.
As a result, Sunflower's popularity grew higher and higher, and the number of votes for his popularity continued to climb!
Meanwhile.
Li Yu's fans were also stirring up a commotion.
"Teacher Li, you can do it!"
"I love you so much!"
"What happened in the first two episodes? Li Yu wasn't the Masked King? "
"There must be a conspiracy, right?"
"Do the viewers over there not know how to appreciate it? They made The Clown the Masked King? Who is he? How can he compete with Teacher Li Yu? "
"Sunflower sang well!"
"Right, The Clown and Petal Shower really can't do it!"
"That Sunset Glow is also not good enough. What the heck? Didn't Sunset Glow win so many votes from Teacher Li Yu in the last episode? That's because Teacher Li Yu wasn't serious with you guys! "
"Hahaha, now that we know Sunflower is Li Yu, do you guys think he'll be the Masked King for every episode?"
"That's for sure!"
"That's for sure. Teacher Li Yu is too popular!"
The public opinion was very one-sided.
The people were also overwhelmingly supporting him.
Sunflower in the Starlight was getting more and more praised!
Meanwhile, the negative effects of Li Yu's actions on King of Masked Singers were finally showing. He was destroying the show that everyone had worked so hard to produce! His actions were only helping himself and building momentum for himself. But for the show itself and the other contestants, his actions were too vicious!
…
It wasn't that no one in the industry understood.
At an entertainment company.
Fang Weihong found Zhang Yuanqi. "Sister Zhang, Sunflower is Li Yu?"
Zhang Yuanqi smiled and said, "I heard about it too."
Fang Weihong threw up her hands. "He exposed himself? What do you mean? "
"Old Li can't afford to lose," Zhang Yuanqi said.
Beside her, a female celebrity from the same company as Zhang Yuanqi said, "Li Yu couldn't take it anymore after failing to become the Masked King for two episodes. That's why he revealed his identity and wants to be the Masked King for all future episodes? But will the program team agree to that? Ever since Teacher Li Yu dropped from the A-list rankings, he's been eager for quick success. Is he trying to use this show to get back into the A-list rankings? Hai, King of Masked Singers is indeed very popular right now. This is probably an idea that his team came up with for him? "
Fang Weihong shook her head. "But even if we know that he's playing dirty, it's useless. With his popularity, as long as his singing isn't too bad, he'll definitely be the Masked King. Unless the other contestants perform heaven-defying or reveal their identities, they won't be able to compete with him."
…
Beijing Television.
In the dressing room.
Chen Guang frowned. "Then what's the point?"
Wang Zhuishu was taken aback. "Is … is this really Li Yu?"
Chen Yidong was also getting his makeup done. A makeup artist was tinkering with his face. "The impact might not be as big as we think. The live audience members must be Li Yu's fans."
In the dressing room next to them.
Zhang Xia kept shaking her head. "It looks like there's going to be a change of Masked King for today."
Amy said, "I really couldn't tell that Sunflower was him!"
Backstage.
In a small conference room.
Hu Fei, Hou Ge, and the others had gathered all the contestants other than Sunflower.
The moment they arrived, Hu Fei apologized, "I'm sorry, everyone. We didn't do a good job, so allow me to apologize first."
A calm voice came from behind Sunset Glow's mask. "Then are we still going to compete?"
Hu Fei sighed and said, "We'll definitely have to continue recording the show. We've also considered disqualifying Sunflower from the competition, but the impact of that would be even greater. The station won't approve of it."
A newcomer said, "So you're saying that we deserve it?"
It was a man's voice. His code name was Yesterday's Daylily, and there was a cucumber flower on his mask. It was quite unique and odd.
Hou Ge hurriedly said, "That's not what we meant. We also know that it's not fair to everyone, but …"
The other replacement contestant was a woman.
Her code name was Spinach.
Spinach said, "What if we get Teacher Li Yu to withdraw from the competition?"
Hu Fei said, "He's not communicating with our people at all right now. He's in the waiting room by himself."
Yesterday's Daylily said, "Isn't that just acting shamelessly?"
Dafei was more straightforward with his words. This was all due to Zhang Ye's influence. "Yes, he's acting shamelessly right now! And we can't do anything to him at all! "
Petal Shower did not say anything.
Sunset Glow had been listening all this while.
The Clown was drinking his tea, thinking about something.
Yesterday's Daylily said, "It's just an entertainment show. The competition is based on the contestants' abilities. If they win, they win. If they lose, they lose. Is there a need to resort to such underhanded tactics? How can he be considered an A-list celebrity? "
"He used to be an A-list celebrity." Spinach corrected him. "He was pushed down by Teacher Zhang Ye."
Yesterday's Daylily harrumphed, "Serves him right. With his demeanor, he can't compare to Zhang Ye at all. They're not on the same level at all."
Both of them were not big shots in the entertainment industry, or perhaps they were newcomers, so they spoke one after another without any scruples.
Hu Fei added, "I'm sorry about that."
Spinach said, "Director Hu, it's not like it's your fault."
Yesterday's Daylily also said, "We just can't accept that he's playing dirty tricks. If the show needs to be recorded, we'll definitely do it. But with his actions, he's already broken the show's rules. Isn't there a way to explain this?"
Hu Fei did not say anything.
At this moment, Petal Shower finally spoke up.
When she said that, everyone at the table was stunned. "The program team doesn't have the right to make fun of him? And Sunflower won't voluntarily withdraw from the competition, right? "
Hu Fei said, "About that …"
Petal Shower nodded. "Then that's easy. We can just eliminate him, right?"
Everyone was dumbfounded!
Eliminate?
Eliminate who?
Sunflower? Li Yu?
Damn, who could possibly do that? He had already revealed his true identity! Even if he sang like sh * t, there would still be audience votes for him!
In the end, they heard Petal Shower say, "We'll draw lots later. I'll switch with whoever gets paired up with Sunflower!" Petal Shower then stood up and left the conference room.
Sunset Glow gave her a look and smiled.
Spinach gasped.
Yesterday's Daylily could not react in time.
Hu Fei, Hou Ge, Dafei, and the others looked at one another!
Eliminate Li Yu?
Of course that would be the best way!
But was … was it really possible? Could Petal Shower do it? Could she really beat Li Yu after his identity was exposed? Alright, even if there was a 1% chance that Petal Shower could win, what about the next round? Li Yu would definitely advance to the next elimination round! Who could stop him?
The Clown also smiled. He was becoming more and more certain that Petal Shower was an old friend of his. This temper of hers was really to his liking!
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