Why Does Wada Akiko Stay on TBS’s “Akko ni Omakase” Despite Verbal Gaffes?

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. It’s just imagination, a fantasy!”

 

Singer Akiko Wada hastily clarified.

On the March 3rd broadcast of TBS’s “Akko ni Omakase!” show, they featured Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who had announced his marriage on February 29th. When Wada brought up the topic of Ohtani’s spouse, she made a “verbal slip” by saying,

 

“His wife is about 180 centimeters tall, right?”

 

Ohtani had only revealed that his wife is a Japanese woman and quite an ordinary person, leaving various female names circulating online as potential candidates. While there are indeed tall women among the leading contenders, there is currently no confirmation.

In response to this slip of the tongue, TBS announcer Risa Uchi promptly interjected,

“We don’t have any information about his wife.” 

and immediately corrected herself. Wada, realizing the gravity of the situation, also exclaimed, 

“Oh…”

Wada fell silent, stunned. Co-star Ryuta Mine added, 

“We don’t know anything. Just an ordinary Japanese person.”

As Mine spoke, Tetsuro Degawa chimed in with,

“It’s just speculation.” 

Swiftly providing support.