On December 5th, Zhejiang Satellite TV finally stepped up to explain and respond to the dispute and related issues of Gao Yixiang's incident, and announced the permanent suspension of the variety show "Chasing Me" in which Gao Yixiang was involved. On December 5, a number of state media also commented on the permanent suspension of "Chasing Me".
On the evening of December 5th, the People’s Daily issued an article "<追我吧> is permanently suspended, and reflection should not stop." In the article, the official affirmed Zhejiang Satellite TV’s permanent suspension of the program "Chasing Me", saying that it demonstrates the courage to correct errors. Consciousness.
The People’s Daily also pointed out that there are many similar programs to "Chasing Me", but the Gao Yixiang incident should arouse the thinking of relevant personnel. The lack of life support, no matter how novel and exciting the program, the high ratings, it is meaningless. If the variety show The program blindly pursues ratings, and small problems can also lead to catastrophes. In the article, the official media also mentioned that the ratings can be pursued, but the ratings can't be the only way to look ahead.
In the article, the official media also stated that the suspension of "Chasing Me" is not necessarily a bad thing for the long-term development of variety shows and the healthy growth of the TV industry, but the price is a warning given by Gao Yixiang, a young life, and the price is indeed a bit high. Although "Chasing Me" is permanently suspended, reflection should not be stopped. Instead, it should continue. Only by thoroughly reviewing the entire industry, standardizing processes, eliminating improper models, making comprehensive adjustments, and improving professionalism, can the tragedy be avoided.
On December 5th, it was not only People’s Daily that commented on the permanent suspension of "Chasing Me", but CCTV also commented on the matter, “Nothing is more precious than life, and nothing is more important than caring for life. Life does not survive. Slowly, look forward to the awareness of reverence for life deeply rooted in the hearts of the people!" In the article, the official media said that the program has been suspended, but the thinking for the whole society will not stop. The weight of life can reflect the lightness of the program. Regarding the permanent suspension of "Chasing Me", CCTV also put forward the same views as the People's Daily. The best comfort to Gao Yixiang may not be to stop a program, but to reflect on the problems behind it. At present, the entire variety show ecosystem is checked and combed, and the entire industry is made healthier through external supervision and self-reflection. In addition to
, a number of official media have also published commentary articles, expressing their views on Zhejiang Satellite TV’s apology and the suspension of the program.
Gao Yixiang’s death is tragic, but his death also promoted the self-censorship and questioning of the entire industry. It is only at such a price to promote the development of an industry. It is estimated that everyone is unwilling to see it. After all, the price is real. Is too big!
