Lin Chiling faces resistance on her return as a TV host

Lin Chiling faces resistance on her return as a TV host
Source : Yahoo News


Taiwanese model-actress Lin Chiling faces public resistance on her return as a TV host, with 80% of netizens voting that they do not want to watch her!

So is the actress planning to make a comeback?

In October, Lin Chiling appeared as a guest performer and host on a Hunan variety programme Happy Camp, to introduce Korea. As the ratings were pretty good, it was rumoured that Hunan TV wanted to hire Lin as a TV host but her manager declined the offer on her behalf, stating that Lin wants to focus on movies instead.

Lin, who has previously hosted programmes such as the Golden Horse Award and the Golden Melody Awards, has received praises for her performance and was also termed as the "most beautiful host". When she was a guest host on Happy Camp, her interactions with Korean stars like Lee Min-ho and Yoon Eun-Hye were very funny and interesting, leading host Xie Na to write on her blog that she "hoped that Lin Chiling can spend more time with them". As a result, rumours flew that Lin was indeed intending to make a comeback.

Two days ago, it was reported that while Hunan TV had an intention of working with Lin, 80% of the netizens rejected her comeback, stating that Lin's doll-like voice was a turn off and even declared that if "Lin was on the show, we won't watch it".

Hunan TV's editor-director Li Hao explained that the media reports were inaccurate. "We already have five TV hosts and to be a long-term host, you have to come down for recording at least once a week. As of now, Lin Chiling is unable to commit to that but we will work out something with her if we need a guest host," he said.

Lin's manager expressed that she is currently focusing on movies and will not be hosting. Towards the netizens' criticisms, Lin's humble response was "if there are good criticisms, I will accept it".