The 25 eliminated contestants turned around amidst applause and walked in unison into the radiant passage they had appeared from, then disappeared from the stage.
Congratulations were given to the winning X team of the seventh phase, and encouragement was offered to the other teams. The schedule and rules for the eighth phase were briefly mentioned, and the show ended.
Almost as soon as the host smilingly said, "Thank you all for your hard work," Zeng Ke got up and left the mentor's seat.
The few fans who chased after him for a photo and autograph were left standing there awkwardly.
Zheng Mingtao resolved the situation, "Ah, so you weren't coming for me? I'm a little hurt…"
With just those words, the fans came over smiling.
Taking photos, signing autographs—the mood of leaving was as joyful as always.
When Ye Wan returned to the dressing room, the 20 young men were already quietly waiting there, not missing a single one.
