Ni Ping sparks backlash on “Sisters Who Make Waves” stage after urging Kan Qingzi to redo performance—apologizes repeatedly

On the evening of April 3, 67-year-old host Ni Ping sparked controversy during the live debut stage of Sisters Who Make Waves 2026, after suggesting that Kan Qingzi perform again and splitting her votes between two contestants—actions seen by many as interfering with the competition rules.

The incident quickly went viral, with multiple related topics trending online.

In the following night’s live broadcast, Ni Ping addressed the backlash directly. She acknowledged reading the criticism and admitted she had been “criticized into trending topics.” Repeating “I was wrong” three times, she issued a public apology: “I was truly wrong. From today on, I promise not to be soft-hearted, not to show favoritism, and not to split votes. You can hold me accountable—I will do it.”

Ni Ping serves as a “Wave Representative” on the show, where contestants compete in pairs. Their final scores are determined by a combination of votes from the representatives and the public panel—making her role central to the judging process. The controversy has since reignited discussions about fairness in the competition system.