Chinese actress Vicki Zhao Wei rose to fame across the Chinese-speaking world for her role as 'Little Swallow' in 'My Fair Princess'. However, since 2021, she has been completely blacklisted by authorities for alleged involvement in tax and capital offenses, and was labeled as a 'tainted celebrity'. Recently, a clip from one of her old variety show interviews has resurfaced online, in which she shockingly says, 'I've killed someone,' all while sporting a big smile. Netizens were startled, exclaiming, 'The truth often comes out as a joke!'
In the clip, the show's host mentions that every guest reveals a secret they've never shared before at the end of the program and asks Zhao Wei to 'exchange secret for secret.' Unexpectedly, Zhao blurts out, 'I've killed someone,' then flashes a bright smile and even jokes to the host, 'You're about to cry—that's quite an answer, isn't it?' Although the atmosphere at the time was lighthearted, her remark left many viewers feeling a chill upon reflection.
Now, that clip has stirred up a new wave of conspiracy theories. Some netizens are associating her words with the now-deceased male star Qiao Renliang, boldly stating, 'So the person she killed is Qiao Renliang,' 'Rumor has it that she invited him to a party, and that day he died,' and 'They are relatives—this can't be a coincidence.' Many of Zhao Wei's fans have pushed back: 'Does she control the whole universe now? That's ridiculous,' 'People actually believe such jokes?' and 'Haters are at it again, making up rumors.'
Qiao Renliang passed away in 2016, and at the time authorities ruled the cause as suicide. However, there have always been alternative speculations, with some suspecting he was under pressure from the entertainment industry's so-called 'unspoken rules.' Some netizens have even drawn parallels between Qiao Renliang and Yu Menglong, saying both died young and under mysterious circumstances. Despite the rampant rumors online, Qiao's family publicly clarified back then that he suffered from depression and that unfounded speculation was deeply distressing for them. Zhao Wei has not responded to this resurfaced old clip.
Now, that clip has stirred up a new wave of conspiracy theories. Some netizens are associating her words with the now-deceased male star Qiao Renliang, boldly stating, 'So the person she killed is Qiao Renliang,' 'Rumor has it that she invited him to a party, and that day he died,' and 'They are relatives—this can't be a coincidence.' Many of Zhao Wei's fans have pushed back: 'Does she control the whole universe now? That's ridiculous,' 'People actually believe such jokes?' and 'Haters are at it again, making up rumors.'
Qiao Renliang passed away in 2016, and at the time authorities ruled the cause as suicide. However, there have always been alternative speculations, with some suspecting he was under pressure from the entertainment industry's so-called 'unspoken rules.' Some netizens have even drawn parallels between Qiao Renliang and Yu Menglong, saying both died young and under mysterious circumstances. Despite the rampant rumors online, Qiao's family publicly clarified back then that he suffered from depression and that unfounded speculation was deeply distressing for them. Zhao Wei has not responded to this resurfaced old clip.