Sisters Who Make Waves season 7officially titled Ride the wind 2026unexpectedly suspended filming, sparking massive speculation online before Hunan TV finally revealed the heartbreaking reason behind the sudden decision.
The program was originally scheduled to hold live recordings for its third performance on May 8 and 9. However, less than 24 hours before filming began, the production suddenly announced a postponement, immediately triggering widespread rumors among viewers and fans.
Initially, many netizens speculated that the delay was related to domestic production issues. Previous reports had claimed that contestant An Qi fainted from exhaustion after the night’s rehearsals, while previous live broadcasts have also been criticized for camera errors and chaotic direction.
Further rumors suggested that the third public exhibition might even remove its elimination format entirely, with eliminations potentially postponed to the fourth exhibition round.
The controversy escalated because several members of the public had already arranged transportation and hotel reservations before the sudden cancellation. The production staff reportedly subsequently launched refund plans for affected viewers.
However, on May 8, Hunan TV officially released a statement explaining that the suspension was linked to the recent explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province.
In its statement, the broadcaster announced changes to the schedule for several variety programs, including Ride the wind 2026, Dear Inn 2026and the hugely popular entertainment show Hello Saturday.
The network wrote: “The loss of life is heartbreaking. At this time, we choose to pause in mourning.”
Hunan TV also reshared news updates regarding the tragic incident to clarify the reason for the sudden programming changes.
According to Chinese media reports, the deadly explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Liuyang on May 4. On May 8, authorities confirmed that the disaster had claimed the lives of 37 people, while rescue operations on site were largely concluded.
Survivors described hearing a massive explosion before bricks and debris began flying through the air. Reportedly, some casualties they escaped by running through holes in the surrounding walls, while others were forced to crawl on the ground amid the chaos.
Reports also state that houses located several hundred meters from the central location of the explosion suffered heavy damage, with windows shattered and roof tiles blown off by the powerful shock wave.
The tragedy has cast a dark mood among Chinese entertainment media, leading several broadcasters and production companies to temporarily suspend programming out of respect for the victims.
Meanwhile, this season of Sisters making waves has already attracted huge attention thanks to its celebrity line-up, including Taiwanese stars Stephanie Hsiao and Christine Fan. Despite the current delay, many viewers are still closely monitoring updates on when filming and broadcasting will officially resume.
Sources: Yahoo News
