TBS morning show THE TIME hosts model Yokota Mayu and actress Hirosue Ryoko

On July 30, TBS announcer Shinnichiro Anzumi anchored the morning information program THE TIME. Regular Thursday guest Rina Matsuda of Sakurazaka46 was absent due to a national tour, so the show introduced model and actor Yokota Mayu as a live substitute. Anzumi play‑filled the segment with a roulette, landing on Yokota and announcing, “最初から決まっているんですけどもね,” before introducing her as the replacement guest.

The broadcast also revealed that actress Hirosue Ryoko will appear in a special segment on August 6, marking her first appearance on network television since a 2025 highway‑crash scandal, a legal case, and a prior dispute with TBS over a quiz question that sparked public criticism. The program aims to document her comeback, though some viewers expressed skepticism on social media.