Sanlih Taiwan Channel's reality program 'Please Eat the World' has recently been generating continuous buzz. The interaction between hostesses Sui Tang and Qian Qian has once again become a focal point, particularly in the latest episode titled 'Taitung Training Chapter.' After receiving unanimous praise from food testers, the cast celebrated joyfully.
Sui Tang successively high-fived male co-hosts such as Hao Zi, Lan Zhenglong, and Chen Suiyi, but the broadcast footage showed no interaction between her and Qian Qian. Netizens quickly captured and shared the clip on Threads, where many began questioning whether an awkward atmosphere still exists between the two.
The hosting team of 'Please Eat the World' celebrated after earning consistent positive feedback from head chef Ah Can (Lin Mingcan) and food tasters. However, this moment unexpectedly triggered controversy. (Image: Screenshot from 'Please Eat the World' Facebook)
Qian Qian was dancing at the time — some viewers still suspect the edit looks intentional
Even before its premiere, 'Please Eat the World' sparked heated discussion on social media. After airing, audiences continued debating the content online, with Sui Tang and Qian Qian’s interactions repeatedly becoming talking points.
Following the release of the latest episode, the hosting team received glowing reviews from 'Chef Ah Can (Lin Mingcan)' and the tasting panel. Sui Tang happily high-fived the male hosts but appeared to skip Qian Qian — immediately sparking online debate.
From the aired footage, Qian Qian was seen happily dancing beside the group and did not visibly reach out for a high-five. After finishing interactions with others, Sui Tang simply turned and walked away. Therefore, some argue that it's unfair to conclude intentional exclusion based solely on a few seconds of video.
However, another group of viewers believes that since Sui Tang high-fived nearly all nearby male members but just happened to have no shot with Qian Qian, the visual effect easily invites interpretation — reigniting past controversies between the two on the show.
Backlash floods Threads — users exclaim 'Poor Qian Qian'
After the clip went viral, a wave of netizens poured into Threads to comment: 'Why was Sui Tang even chosen?', 'This is too obvious,' 'Only high-fiving others is really awkward,' with some directly interpreting it as workplace bullying.
Some viewers mentioned they initially watched casually but grew fond of Qian Qian after several episodes. Still, these comments reflect personal interpretations and don't prove actual bullying occurred on set. Qian Qian herself previously stated publicly that she didn’t feel mistreated.
Just as public opinion overwhelmingly criticized Sui Tang, other users began posting alternative angles or full-length clips for clarification. Some suggested Qian Qian might have actually been the first to high-five Sui Tang, but that moment wasn’t included in the short viral video.
Additionally, Qian Qian’s fans pointed out that the segment involved scoring dishes, and cast members would proactively high-five those who received praise. Since Qian Qian was dancing to celebrate, she wasn’t being deliberately ignored.
Previous role-swap controversy lingers — on-screen interactions remain under spotlight
In fact, this isn’t the first time 'Please Eat the World' has drawn attention due to Sui Tang and Qian Qian’s dynamic. Earlier, during the 'Australia Chapter,' Sui Tang proposed swapping roles with Qian Qian, drawing criticism from some viewers for appearing overly assertive. At the time, Qian Qian personally stepped in to ease tensions, emphasizing she didn’t feel bullied during filming.
Now, another brief high-five moment has been magnified, highlighting once again how editing and physical gestures in reality shows can significantly influence audience perception.
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- Source: PR Times
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