The turning point in the life of the well-known host Zhang Lei
Zhang Lei, this name was definitely one of the hosts of CCTV in the 00s. At that time, her beautiful appearance, steady typhoon, and outstanding hosting strength were known as the "second Dong Qing". No one expected that such a person whose career was at its peak suddenly announced on his 44th birthday that he would completely leave the stage of CCTV host.
Give up a decent, well-paid hosting job? A lot of people are a little confused about this. That's CCTV! For young people, being able to enter CCTV is undoubtedly the highest temple of their careers. But what did Zhang Lei think at that time? And for what reason did she make such a decision? To this day, she has not explained in detail the real reason for her resignation, which has been speculated by the outside world for a long time.
From ordinary girls to gorgeous hosts
To trace the life experience of this CCTV host for 17 years, I have to go back to her original origin. Zhang Lei was born in an ordinary family in Nanyang, Henan Province, and like most post-80s generations, she has been yearning for TV hosts since she was a child.
Once the whole family went to Beijing to play, her parents specially took her to visit CCTV, and that professional environment left a deep impression on Zhang Lei. Since then, she has made up her mind that she must be admitted to Beijing Broadcasting Institute to study the art of hosting.
On the eve of the college entrance examination, Zhang Lei was admitted to her dream school as an art student. During her college years, she actively participated in various practical activities, hosted programs such as "Toshiba Animal Paradise", and made full preparations for the future. After graduation, Zhang Lei did not directly enter CCTV, but first worked in "China Police Report" and accumulated 4 years of hosting experience.
After graduation, Zhang Lei participated in a host contest of CCTV and won the championship among many contestants, which can be regarded as officially entering CCTV. Since then, she has hosted many well-known variety shows such as "Happy China Tour" and "Variety Show", which became an instant hit and her career is thriving. Just when everyone thought that she was going to go all the way like this, no one thought that the turning point in her life was coming.
At this time, 34-year-old Zhang Lei got married and had children, and her work did not stop during her pregnancy. But the process of giving birth was not smooth, and she was bleeding profusely and almost died. Although she finally saved her life, for the next year or so, Zhang Lei was unable to sleep peacefully, her physical condition was abnormally weak, and she suffered from depression during labor.
In order to take care of her family, especially her newborn child, Zhang Lei resolutely decided to temporarily put down her work and devote herself to the family. But it didn't take long for something to happen that made her so depressed that she had to make a choice again.
In 2011, when Zhang Lei's family of three went to Sanya for a vacation, their child suddenly had a high fever. The doctor suggested that the child should be sent back to Beijing for medical treatment immediately, but Zhang Lei's husband kept delaying the trip. In the end, at Zhang Lei's insistence, they immediately set off to return to Beijing, avoiding the unimaginable consequences. Her husband's behavior made Zhang Lei have some doubts and doubts about this marital relationship.
The painful shadow haunted by rumors
As a well-known host, Zhang Lei has been plagued by all kinds of gossip. Some people say that she and her colleague Yang Fan have been "in love for 8 years", and some people make up that she is married to a rich mine boss who is more than 20 years older, and Zhang Lei has to refute the rumors on the show many times.
But what makes her even more sad is the rumor that "Zhang Lei's son is terminally ill" that began to spread on the Internet in 2022. Some people on the Internet directly claimed that Zhang Lei's family was mentally prepared for the death of their child, and even said that they saw it with their own eyes. These rumors triggered extensive discussions among netizens at every turn, and Zhang Lei couldn't hold back any longer, and posted a video on July 27, 2023 to denounce the rumor-mongers, bluntly saying that her son was fine, and calling on netizens not to be fooled by rumors.
Now, Zhang Lei finally decided to let go completely. In 2017, she officially announced her resignation from CCTV on her 44th birthday, and plans to enter new business models such as live streaming in the future. She has decided that she wants to devote herself to honoring her parents, serving her husband, and enjoying her family life without being stumped by work.
Although some people think it's a pity for her to do this, in fact, Zhang Lei has already calculated the pros and cons. The job of a CCTV host is certainly decent and well-paid, but she would rather sacrifice her career than have any regrets in front of her family and children. This is Zhang Lei's choice, whether it is worth supporting, let's wait and see.
After making the decision to leave CCTV, Zhang Lei seemed to have completely unloaded her burden, and she began to prepare for her new career. Relying on the network resources accumulated in the past hosting work, she first joined the self-media platform and began to focus on running her own social account.
On short videos, Weibo and other channels, Zhang Lei frequently shares life dynamics and maintains intimate interaction with fans. With her beautiful appearance and humorous and witty language style, she quickly gathered a large number of fans on the Internet. Since then, a new Zhang Lei has been displayed in front of everyone.
Some analysts say that Zhang Lei is likely to try emerging business models such as live streaming in the future. She has been in the traditional TV industry for many years, and she has a unique way of monetizing her influence. Moreover, now that she has completely liberated herself, the future is promising.
Away from the distractions of the workplace, Zhang Lei can finally devote herself wholeheartedly to family life. She spends most of her time with her husband and children, honoring her elderly parents. In Zhang Lei's view, this is her greatest happiness at the moment.
The support of her family is the biggest motivation for Zhang Lei to persevere. Although her husband had made mistakes in some matters, in the end he chose to unconditionally support his wife's decision. As a result, the relationship of the family is more harmonious, and the wife and children are happy.
The rumors were most thoroughly explained and rehabilitated
Regarding those rumors that made Zhang Lei sad, she also restored and refuted them most bluntly through film and television works. In a celebrity family outdoor reality show, Zhang Lei appeared with her husband and son, showing the audience the happy life of their family of three in an all-round way.
In the show, Zhang Lei counted the diseases and tribulations she had experienced, and her son was also very well-behaved and cute, without the signs of "terminal illness" rumored on the Internet. This made many viewers exclaim: "It turns out that the truth is like this!"
Some commentators said that Zhang Lei is a well-deserved "good mother", and she has paid too much hardship for the health of her children. And the rumors that portray her as a "disqualified mother" who is indifferent to her children are really nonsense.
Many netizens shouted for Zhang Lei in the comment area of the show, denouncing the unscrupulous behavior of the rumor-mongers. Zhang Lei herself said in an interview that the damage to her from those rumors cannot be described in words. But she has learned to face life with a more sunny and positive attitude, and will no longer be bound by rumors.
As for the future, Zhang Lei intends to focus on two things: media career and family. She often shares her life on social media to maintain interaction with her fans, and may try new opportunities such as live streaming in the future. In short, the heroine Zhang Lei seems to have embarked on a new path in life, and we sincerely wish her happiness and health!