Yuya Tegoshi’s TV Comeback: Live Debut and the Litmus Test of His Return

Full revival depends on the New Year’s special program?

In addition to being a TV personality, YOSHIKI is also expanding his activities as an artist. on October 25, it was announced that he will join the boy group “XY” produced by the singer YOSHIKI. On the 29th of the same month, the group’s closely followed program “YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X SEASON2” (Nippon TV) began airing.

Tekashi has appeared in a succession of Nippon TV programs and has been favorably received by upper management. At the regular press conference, Vice President Fukuda reminded the audience that “nothing has been decided at this point,” but is he aiming for a full return to terrestrial broadcasting?

In late October, we directly interviewed Tekashi after he finished filming a location for an online program.

–This is Friday. I’d like to talk to Tekashi-san. ……

I’m really sorry, but I have work to do next.”

He told us as if interrupting us and did not respond to any of our calls. Still, Tekashi smiled as if to say, “Give me a break with a smile instead. He got into the pick-up truck and drove away.

The relaxed expression on his face at the end of the location seemed to reflect a sense of fulfillment with the current situation. A person involved in entertainment production believes that “the New Year’s special program will be the key to a complete return to terrestrial broadcasting.

The reason why Nippon TV is using Tekashi so heavily is because he has proven that he has the numbers. The next focus of attention will be his appearance in the New Year’s special of “Itte Q.” The industry is also paying attention to this special. If he can get numbers in this special program, which the industry is also paying attention to, he will be certified as having completed his purification. If that happens, I think the number of offers will increase, including from other stations.

All stations are struggling with variety shows, so they are in desperate need of a “catalyst. And with Tegoshi’s knowledge of sports, he would have a wide range of possible uses. Anyway, I will be looking at …… to see if I can produce results in the New Year’s special program. I think that will be one of the touchstones.”

I wonder if the day will come when we will be able to see that smile on the TV screen as a matter of course.