TVB's 'Middle-aged Good Voice 4' faces backlash over contestant's Cantonese pronunciation

TVB's singing competition "Middle-aged Good Voice 4" will hold its final on 23 August at Kai Tak Sports Arena, featuring a ten‑strong lineup that includes Chen Xupai, Wu Yihui and others. The show has drawn public attention after Taiwanese contestant Wu Yihui received a high score of 92 despite noticeable errors in his Cantonese diction, sparking debate over judging standards.

Former judge Wu Zhongheng amplified the controversy with a social‑media post mocking Wu Yihui's performance, likening his singing to a foreign language and questioning the scoring by fellow judge Zhou Guofeng, who awarded Wu 95 points. Viewers and fans have voiced both criticism of the judges' leniency and support for Wu's effort to learn Cantonese. The episode adds to ongoing discussions about the show's credibility and the role of language proficiency in the competition.