When a figure came gracefully in the spotlight, her talent was comparable to that of Dong Qing, and her face was as good-looking as Li Sisi. As soon as she opened her mouth, she won the applause of the whole audience, and even the senior host Kang Hui was full of praise for her.
She is Cai Zi, the host who gained millions of fans overnight by virtue of the CCTV "host contest". In the eyes of all expectations, Cai Zi made an unexpected decision.
After winning the championship, she did not sign a contract with CCTV as expected, but the host of the runner-up and the runner-up joined CCTV one after another. This made many viewers wonder why the beloved Cai Zi did not choose this seemingly brighter path.
The road to winning the championship and the unsolved mystery of the gate of CCTV
In 2019, a "host contest" was in full swing, with the contestants competing for each other and the audience boiling with enthusiasm. In this competition, there is a name like a meteor across the night sky, she is Cai Zi.
Cai Zi, a girl who shines before people's eyes as soon as she takes the stage, seems to have a mysterious temperament. Her eyes seemed to speak, and her smile revealed amiability and tenderness, which made people stop for it.
And that sharp and capable short hair, but also added a bit of extraordinary charm to her.
In the 3-minute self-display session, Cai Zi, like a magician, threw out two "tricks" one after another, which captivated the audience and the judges.
With delicate emotions and graceful smiles, she shows a strong ability to control the field, as if the whole stage is under her control.
Unexpectedly, the girl who shines on the stage is already the mother of a 6-year-old child.
She takes the warm "parent-child time" as the starting point on the stage, taking advantage of the topic to show her love for her hometown, making people feel her tenderness and tenacity as a mother.
Cai Zi's performance is undoubtedly amazing, she rose 1 million overnight, has become the focus of public attention. Even Dong Qing and Kanghui praised her as if she had become a new star of CCTV.
Just when everyone thought that Cai Zi would naturally sign up to CCTV, things took an unexpected turn. Cai Zi did not join CCTV as expected, which made many people feel confused and sorry.
The Choice and turn behind the stage of the Spring Festival Gala
When the spotlight went out and the dust settled on the stage, the two dazzling stars of the host contest, Cai Zi and Zhang Shuyue, took a completely different path.
Zhang Shuyue shot up like a rocket and stood on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala in just 100 days, side by side with Ren Luyu, Negmati and other famous mouths.
Cai Zi, who had been favored by countless viewers to become the successor of Dong Qing, chose to leave quietly after the competition.
The contrast makes people wonder: what makes two equally excellent hosts make different choices?
The phrase "a very good variety host" by Chen Linchun, director of the Spring Festival Gala, seems to foreshadow Cai Zi's departure.
Is it age? Zhang Shuyue's youthful vigor is undoubtedly valued by CCTV, and Cai Zi, although the appearance is petite and gentle, but the inner fiery and independent has made her unique in the host world.
Recalling Cai Zi's trip to the "host contest" when she was in college, stopping the top 32 may be a regret in her heart.
But when she stood on this stage again after 12 years, her calmness and maturity was undoubtedly the best proof of her years of experience.
"if you don't take part in it, you will be really old," she said. "the purpose of participating in the competition is to realize one of your dreams." Behind this sentence is her love and dedication to presiding over the cause.
Is age really the reason why Cai Zi didn't sign up for CCTV? Dong Qing, the former first sister of CCTV, only appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala at the age of 32, which undoubtedly gives a strong rebuttal to this speculation.
Perhaps, only Cai Zi knows the real reason. Perhaps what she wants is not the halo and fame brought by the gold-lettered signboard of CCTV, but a freer space for development and more diversified challenges.
Jumping out of CCTV's "Golden Cage", the Free Soaring Host Star
As early as when she graduated from university, Cai Zi showed extraordinary courage and enthusiasm for news. She resolutely went to the Wenchuan disaster area to cover and report.
This dedication and love for news made her successfully enter the door of Beijing Television and quickly came to prominence in the "SK Top list". In just one year, she used her own strength to win the recognition of the leaders in Taiwan.
At a time when her career was booming, Cai Zi made an unexpected decision-she chose to put aside her immediate glory and return to campus to pursue further studies in media planning.
Some people say she is stupid, others laugh at her madness, but Cai Zi knows in her heart that this is her self-investment in the future and her firm belief in her higher pursuit.
After getting her master's degree, Cai Zi once again stood on the stage of CCTV after some polishing and experience. However, unlike what people think, she is not content with the status quo in the "golden cage" of CCTV.
On the contrary, she clearly saw all kinds of restrictions and rules within CCTV. So, after a careful consideration, she made another amazing decision-to leave CCTV.
Leaving CCTV does not mean that Cai Zi's career is at a low ebb. On the contrary, as an independent host, she blossomed in variety, fashion, public welfare and other fields.
Although there is no big fire, she is steadily moving forward on her dream path, enjoying every challenge and growth process.
Now, Cai Zi posted photos on social platforms, dressed in a small black and white suit, revealing a sense of self-confidence and tenacity in her ability.
In the "tomorrow" program, she once again made a shining debut as a host, discussing 2024 development plans with professors of Tsinghua University and relevant responsible persons of Alibaba.
Her talent and vision make people see a more mature and comprehensive Cai Zi. Some people say that it is a pity that Cai Zi did not choose to enter CCTV and failed to stand on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.
But I want to say that the road of life, until the end, no one knows who the winner will be. Cai Zi tells us with her own actions that the pursuit of dreams does not lie in the size of the stage, but in the firmness and persistence of the heart.
Watching Cai Zi go further and further on the road of hosting, we can't help but feel proud and gratified for her. I believe that in the days to come, she will continue to use her talent and efforts to bring us more wonderful and moving.
Cai Zi, the host star of free flying, will bloom a more dazzling light in the future sky!