The latest episode of the Chinese survival show Ride the wind has become a hot topic online after another controversial performance triggered an intense reaction from viewers.
The biggest discussion this week centered on the performance of “Rice Wave” by the team composed of Stephanie Hsiao, Wen Zhengrong, Dai Si and Zhang Yi Shang.
Visually, the stage initially impressed spectators with its refined production. The performers appeared in glamorous white feather gowns as they performed synchronized choreography on a pink-themed stage decorated with a giant heart-shaped centerpiece.
However, despite the eye-catching graphics, the live voice quickly became the focus of criticism online.
Many viewers pointed out that all four members are actresses rather than trained singers, and the lack of vocal experience became painfully apparent during the live performance. Throughout the stage, the performers were criticized for unstable vocals, off-key singing, breath control issues, and making awkward notes while dancing.
The controversy intensified after the team surprisingly received 845 points and defeated performance “You were once young” by the team led by Sun Yi, Jiang Yu Chen, Han Qing Zi, He Xuan Lin and Fan Wei Qi.
Following the findings, social media users flooded online forums questioning the studio audience’s standards of judgment. Some netizens even compared the stage to the infamous “Note of Desire” performance from earlier this season, calling it “Wish Note 2.0.”
This isn’t the first time Ride the wind faced criticism for the controversial score.
At the start of the season, the performance “Note of Desire” Li Xiao Ran, Tang Yi Xin and Wang Meng also went viral for the weakness of their live singing despite their victory against Trang Pháp’s team. Later, another performance by “Bon Bon Girls” sparked debate after viewers criticized Tang Yi Xin’s voiceover.
Ironically, these heavily criticized phases have become one of the main reasons behind the program’s continued popularity. Clips of voice mistakes and embarrassing live moments spread quickly across social media platforms, inspiring countless reaction videos, memes and parody content.
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While viewers continue to question the fairness of the competition, the controversies appear to be keeping the show at the center of online conversations.
The third round of exhibitions is expected to continue this weekend with solo stages from team captains, followed by special appearances from contestants from previous seasons. Under the program’s rules, two contestants will be eliminated after this round, increasing pressure on each team heading into subsequent performances.
