Source: Overseas Network
Variety show "Chasing Me" will be permanently suspended!
According to reports, Zhejiang Satellite TV has decided to permanently stop broadcasting the program "Chasing Me". Previously, the artist Gao Yixiang died unexpectedly during the recording of "Chasing Me", which was widely discussed.

Stop the program and deliver two clear signals with action. One is to express grief to the deceased and their family members; the other is that the producer has checked and self-reflection and made it clear that the show does not need to continue. It is not easy for a program to go from planning to running, and then to the prosperity. Zhejiang Satellite TV permanently suspended the broadcast of "Chasing Me", which demonstrated the self-consciousness of daring to correct mistakes.
In the current domestic variety shows, similar programs like "Chasing Me" are not uncommon. On the one hand, they provide services to the audience, and on the other hand, due to fierce competition, some of them aim to "get out of their place". This tragedy shows that there is no life support, no matter how novel and exciting the program, no matter how high the ratings, what is the point? If variety shows blindly target audience ratings, minor problems can lead to major disasters. In short, it's not that you can't pursue ratings, but you can't just watch ratings.
The suspension of a program is a huge loss to the producer, but it may not be a bad thing for the long-term development of variety shows and the healthy growth of the television business. The premise is that the entire industry should take the sudden death of Gao Yixiang as an opportunity to thoroughly review and reflect, from sorting out irregular processes and links, to eliminating improper operating modes, making comprehensive adjustments, improving professional standards, and avoiding the recurrence of tragedies.
"Chasing Me" is permanently suspended, but the corresponding reflection should not stop. Variety shows can only go further if they are safe, healthy and sunny. (Qinchuan, People's Daily Client)