On September 6, 2023, there was a shocking news in Taiwan's entertainment industry, singer and host Yan Yalun, who was originally scheduled to host the 58th Golden Bell Awards, was suddenly replaced by the official and replaced by another female host. This change has triggered heated discussions and questions among netizens, what caused Yan Yalun to lose this rare opportunity?
It is reported that Yan Yalun was only announced as one of the hosts of the Golden Bell Award at the end of August this year, and he was partnered with senior hosts Tang Qiyang and Wu Shanru. At that time, Yan Yalun expressed great honor and expectation on social media, and also thanked the Golden Bell Award for its trust and affirmation. He also revealed that he has begun to prepare the content and details of the show, hoping to bring a wonderful festival to the audience.
However, on September 6, the Golden Bell Awards officially released a group of close-up photos of the host, and surprisingly, Yan Yalun's figure did not appear in the photo, but another female host, Chen Siyu. This means that Yan Yalun has been officially replaced. In this regard, the Golden Bell Awards did not give any explanation and explanation, but simply said that this was the decision of the program group.
This sudden change surprised and puzzled many netizens. Some people question whether the Golden Bell Awards have insider or political factors, some people doubt whether Yan Yalun has any bad behavior or remarks, and some people express regret and dissatisfaction, believing that Yan Yalun is a very powerful and charismatic host and should not be easily replaced.
Regarding the fact that he was replaced, Yan Yalun himself also issued a statement on the evening of September 6. He said that he respected the decision of the program team and thanked them for giving him this opportunity. He said he didn't have any regrets or resentment, he just felt a pity. He also wished the Golden Bell Awards a smooth hold and said that he would continue to work hard to do his job.
It is understood that Yan Yalun currently has three programs on hand, and he has a good performance in singers, actors and hosts. This year, he was also shortlisted for the Golden Bell Award for Variety Show Host, the first time he has received such recognition in 17 years since his debut. However, after the shortlist was announced on September 2, he was hit by the death of an elder in his family. Now that he has lost the Golden Bell Award hosting stick, it can be described as a mixed blessing.
There is no definitive answer to the reason why Yan Yalun was replaced. Some media speculated that it may be related to his expression of the topic of homosexuality in the "36 Questions in Love with You" program, and some media speculated that it may be related to his criticism of the draft boy in the "A-grade Battlefield" program. However, these are only speculations and are not supported by any evidence.
In any case, the incident of Yan Yalun's removal has attracted the attention and discussion of Taiwan's entertainment industry. Many artists and netizens expressed support and encouragement for Yan Yalun, hoping that he could face it strongly and looking forward to his future performance. There are also calls for the Golden Bell Award to give a reasonable explanation and not to make the matter a mystery.
First of all, the impact of this incident on Yan Yalun himself is huge. Not only did he lose a stage to showcase his hosting talents, but he could also damage his image and reputation. He may face questioning and attacks from the media and the public, which may also affect his future job opportunities and development direction. He needs to have enough psychological endurance and coping ability to get out of the shadow and continue to pursue his dreams.
Secondly, the impact of this incident on the Golden Bell Awards cannot be underestimated. As the most authoritative and influential TV award in Taiwan, the Golden Bell Awards have always been based on the principles of fairness and professionalism, aiming to recognize outstanding TV programs and talents. However, this sudden removal of the host undoubtedly hit the credibility and prestige of the Golden Bell Awards. It may cause dissatisfaction and boycott from the audience and the industry, and may also lead to a decline in the ratings and attention of the Golden Bell Awards. It needs to have sufficient reasons and evidence to dispel doubts and questions from the outside world.
Finally, this incident has profound enlightenment for Taiwan's entertainment industry. It reflects some unfair and unreasonable phenomena in Taiwan's entertainment industry, such as power interference, public opinion pressure, homosexuality discrimination, etc. It also reminds Taiwan's entertainment industry to respect and protect the rights and dignity of artists more and not to sacrifice their efforts and achievements at will. It also called on Taiwan's entertainment industry to be more open and inclusive, and not to exclude or punish certain artists because of sensitive or controversial topics.
In short, the incident of Yan Yalun being replaced by the Golden Bell Award host stick is a regrettable and regrettable thing. It not only affected Yan Yalun's personal future and mood, but also affected the image and prestige of the Golden Bell Award. It has also brought some warnings and lessons to Taiwan's entertainment industry, hoping to promote the progress and development of Taiwan's entertainment industry.