Few hours later, an official statement was uploaded on the show's website and pushed through all their verified social media accounts. The post was long, formal, and carefully worded — the result of several intense rounds of drafting by PR, legal, and the director's office.
Contestant Yang Lingyun was the target of a deliberate poisoning attempt. Following an internal review and cooperation with authorities, Xia Liyan was identified as the primary suspect and has been detained for investigation.
