An industry insider reveals the “structural problems” that led to Anochan’s “resignation”: “I don’t want to continue.

Savannah” Takahashi has also been involved in a “bullying scandal.

The furore between artist Ano (age undisclosed), Sarina Suzuki (48), Kota Nakayama (45), and Shigeo Takahashi (50) of the comedy duo “Savannah” was a clear indication of the “deterioration” of variety TV programs.

On May 18, Ano was asked about celebrities he dislikes on his TV program “Ano Channel” (on TV Asahi), and he confessed his dislike for “Sarina Suzuki” by using her real name. When Suzuki took a snap shot at her, Ano herself asked to be removed from the program.

According to Ano’s explanation on X, the “recklessness” of the program has been excessive for some time, and she has often said

I don’t like this expression.

I don’t like this expression,” and “Please don’t use this expression.

However, the situation did not improve at all.

But the problem was resolved just then, and he said, “I don’t want to continue.

I don’t want to do this anymore, so I’m leaving the show. In other words, I think this means the end of the program.

In other words, I think it means the end of the program. It is unusual for a performer to announce that he is leaving a program, and it means that he has lost trust with the program.

Shortly before this disturbance, R-1 champion and pin comedian Kota Nakayama revealed in an ABEMA information variety show that he had been “bullied by his seniors” for the past 10 years. Although his real name was not revealed in the program, “Savannah” Takahashi eventually came forward.

The two later reconciled, and Nakayama apologized for using the word “bullying. However, there is no doubt that Takahashi’s good reputation has been damaged. A person involved in the comedy industry said

No one was happy about what happened between Anochan and Sarina Suzuki, or between Kota Nakayama and Savannah Takahashi,” sighs a comedian.

sighs a comedian.

Sloppiness on the part of TV stations

Recently, variety shows have been inundated with revealing stories. A veteran broadcaster told this website about the background to this trend,

When a program is in the late-night slot, the planning tends to be more extreme. The broadcasters and directors are mostly young. They have a strong desire to get their comments on SNS “buzzed,” so they tend to cross the line.

He points out, “The last-minute projects are not the only ones that are being pushed to the edge. While projects that push the envelope receive a strong response, they also carry the risk of being burned by flames.

In the case of Anochan, the mistake was to give the “go-ahead” to a project that was “somehow going to work out,” despite the fact that the person in question was reluctant to go along with the project.

Osamu Suzuki, 54, a former broadcaster who worked on the legendary “SMAP x SMAP” (Fuji TV) program, said on May 21 at X

From now on, when we announce who we dislike, let’s do it either when they are with each other or when they come out as a surprise!　That’s better!　That’s variety!

He posted, “I’m not a fan of the trial in absentia. He implicitly pointed out that “trial by default” would lead to trouble.

The veteran broadcaster cited a structural problem.

Young comedians these days are trying their best to leave their mark, so they throw in harsh exposés during the recording. To be honest, there are times when I think, ‘That’s funny. But when I think about the halation after the story is aired, I have no choice but to reject it. I think that judgment is backed by the careers of the writers and directors.

The checking system between the performers and the program has also become “sloppy” in recent years.

After recording is complete, the production team produces an edited pilot version, which is then shown to the performers for confirmation. This is especially true for a variety show that deals with sensitive material, and after repeated back-and-forth with the performers and corrections are made, the show is finally ready to go on the air.

Recently, however, there have been many cases in which this confirmation process has become a mere formality. A manager of an entertainment production company said

Sometimes the transcription of the pilot version arrives just before the broadcast date, or perhaps a clunky application is used and the transcription is not in Japanese. When I ask them to send it back to me one more time, they are bluntly annoyed and say, ‘Is this not good enough? They give the impression that they don’t want to be checked if possible.

He adds, “If possible, they give off the impression that they don’t want to be checked.

The only way to prevent flare-ups is to not trust the program side and insist that the performers check their work.

The “Anochan” incident is not a fire on the other side of the river. The upper management has ordered us to do a proper “inspection” of the production process,” said a source at a TV station.

(TV station official). The TV industry has been moving away from television, but the “buzz is all you need” mentality may need to be changed. ……