Dou Xiao Absent from Laurinda Ho's Memorial Service, Divorce Rumors Rise Again

The late Stanley Ho's second family's third daughter, Laurinda Ho, passed away on April 12 at the age of 60. On the 17th, the Ho family held a memorial service at a hotel in Wan Chai, with almost all members from the fourth mansion and many political and business elites attending, creating a solemn scene. However, Laurinda's younger sister Laurinda Ho's husband, Dou Xiao, was absent throughout the event. Coupled with his absence at his mother-in-law Chan Un Chan's recent birthday, rumors of marital discord are once again swirling.

On the day of Laurinda Ho's farewell ceremony, the third wife, Chan Un Chan, made a rare public appearance, attending with her children Ho Chiu-yun, Laurinda Ho, and Ho Yau Kei. Notably, besides reportedly seeing Ho Chiu-yun's new partner at the venue, Ho Yau Kei's second wife, Fiona, was also by his side. In contrast, Laurinda Ho appeared rather alone, with no sign of her husband, Dou Xiao.

The news of Dou Xiao's absence was exposed, and multiple photos circulated on Weibo showing him at a promotional event for his new drama "The Protagonist" on the same day, indirectly confirming that he was unable to return to Hong Kong due to work commitments. However, some netizens believe that the memorial service for Laurinda Ho was a major family affair, and Dou Xiao's repeated absence from family events citing filming or schedule conflicts was quite inappropriate. Some netizens bluntly stated, "It may be understandable to miss a happy occasion, but to be absent even for a memorial service is really not right." There are even conspiracy theories suggesting that his mother-in-law, Chan Un Chan, was behind the scenes blocking him. On the other hand, many fans defended Dou Xiao, saying that actors’ promotional schedules are set far in advance and that it's not easy for anyone to take time off—the absence was purely due to work obligations.

News Sources: ETtoday Star Cloud + HK01