According to Videoland News, Chinese actress Bai Lu has been embroiled in controversy after several clips of her interactions with the variety show’s guests Keep running they were selectively edited and widely disseminated online. The viral clips have sparked accusations of being so “lack of respect for senior colleagues” AND “lacking empathy”. However, veteran cast member Li Chen never publicly expressed dissatisfaction, while Zheng Kai addressed the issue during a live stream, saying: “We are all brothers. Don’t think about it too much.”
Recent third-party data shows that Bai Lu has lost nearly a million followers in just one month, with his follower count continuing to decline for several consecutive days. As the controversy intensified, the production team, other cast members and fans stepped forward to provide additional context and clarification.
The main controversy arose from a May 20 incident in which Bai Lu splashed water on Li Chen during a portion of the game while he was lying on the ground. A five-second clip of the moment was singled out and shared widely online, leading some viewers to accuse her of breaking rules and showing disrespect to a senior entertainer.
In reality, water splashes were a normal part of the game designed by the production team. Throughout the segment, all participants splashed water on each other. Sha Yi splashed Li Chen, Fan Chengcheng splashed Bai Lu, and Bai Lu herself was splashed multiple times by other cast members. Some fans pointed out that the final broadcast omitted scenes showing Bai Lu being splattered, as well as footage of her later handing a towel to Li Chen. As a result, the shortened clip lacked crucial context and contributed to misunderstanding. Li Chen has never publicly expressed any complaints and Zheng Kai reiterated during a live stream: “We are all brothers. Don’t think about it too much.”
Another issue involved actress Meng Ziyi. Online rumors claimed that Meng had attempted to save Bai Lu after falling into the water, but was instead pushed underwater by Bai Lu. Subsequent clarifications found that Bai Lu was wearing a life jacket and could float on her own. After falling into the water a second time, she quickly resurfaced. According to footage from the scene, Meng Ziyi, surprised after falling, clung to Bai Lu in panic, accidentally forcing him to dive for several seconds. The incident was described as an accident rather than intentional behavior by either party.
Bai Lu was also criticized for referring to Li Chen and Zheng Kai as “energetic old men”, with some netizens claiming that he was mocking the show’s veteran members. However, longtime viewers have noticed that age-related jokes have been a running gag among the cast for years. Similar teasing has occurred before, including Angelababy once jokingly calling Deng Chao an “old.” Both Li Chen and Zheng Kai reportedly responded with laughter, and the atmosphere on the set remained friendly.
Another controversy involved claims that Sha Yi continued driving after experiencing altitude sickness and receiving oxygen treatment in a high-altitude region. Some online users blamed Bai Lu for not stopping him. However, the production team explained that Bai Lu had actually reminded Li Chen and Zheng Kai not to go too high at altitude and had also discouraged the cast members from attempting risky free-diving underwater challenges. The self-driving modes were made by the production team and were not decisions made by any individual cast member.
In response to ongoing speculation, the Keep running the production team publicly denied rumors that Bai Lu was leaving the show. They stressed that the team’s recent adjustments were part of normal filming arrangements. Legal experts also noted that disseminating misleading information through edited clips could constitute defamation or dissemination of false information. Reports indicate that related parties have already filed lawsuits against 76 people suspected of spreading rumors.
As discussions continue online, advocates say the incident highlights the dangers of short, out-of-context clips on social media and how selective editing can dramatically distort public perceptions.
Sources: Yahoo News
