Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee is at the centre of a controversy following accusations of making disparaging remarks about peopel in China. The 25-year-old, who has been building her career in China, is also the daughter of Singaporean TV host Quan Yifeng.

The Allegations and Their Impact

• Derogatory Comments: Rumors circulating online accuse Lee of making offensive statements about people in china.
• Casting Uncertainty: There are claims that Lee has been removed from the cast of the upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend, as a consequence of these alleged remarks.
• Release Delay: Online speculation suggests that the airing of the Journey Of Legend, initially planned for early May, has been delayed due to the controversy.

The Audio Recording

The controversy ignited after an anonymous netizen, claiming to be Lee’s former assistant, released a low-quality, 31-second audio recording on the Chinese social media platform Weibo.

In the recording, which features a lot of background noise, a woman is heard saying she is doing this not for fame but for money and that most people in china are idiots.

It remains unconfirmed whether the voice in the clip belongs to Lee.

Agency Response

A spokesperson from the Chinese agency managing Lee addressed the situation, stating:

We are looking into the matter and will provide an update over the next two days.

Spokesperson, Chinese Agency Managing Eleanor Lee

The statement was released May 9.

Evidence and Contradictions

• Weibo Posts: Lee’s name is still present on a pinned post dated Oct 25, 2024, on The Journey Of Legend’s Weibo account.
• Missing Name: Though, her name is absent from another pinned post dated April 9, even though her scenes are still visible in the accompanying video.

Premiere Date Uncertainty

According to Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao, The Journey Of Legend has not officially announced its premiere date. The rumored early May release was, according to the publication, merely speculation.