On the morning of November 20, Ye Ke, Huang Xiaoming’s girlfriend, quietly deactivated all her social media accounts. Just a day earlier, she had publicly apologized for her recent controversial remarks, which she admitted negatively affected others.
Ye Ke also denied rumors accusing her of using her pregnancy to blackmail Huang Xiaoming after he allegedly attempted to break up with her. She stated that she would retreat from the public eye and social media to return to a private life. However, shortly after her announcement, she was spotted driving a luxury car around Shanghai, appearing unbothered by the ongoing controversies.
While Ye Ke seemed to move on, Huang Xiaoming found himself in a pickle. His image has taken a severe hit due to his association with Ye Ke, and he has even fallen out with some influential figures in the Chinese entertainment industry.
At a press conference on November 16 for his upcoming film “The Wig”, a visibly exhausted Huang Xiaoming issued a formal apology, bowing 90 degrees to the public. He expressed concern that the controversies surrounding him could overshadow the film and undermine the efforts of its cast and crew. Unfortunately, his fears came true as over 10,000 audience members canceled their tickets for the film. Additionally, he faced mounting opposition to his involvement in the upcoming drama “The City Maker” (tentative title) with Zhao Liying.
On top of this, Insiders have revealed that Huang Xiaoming and Ye Ke’s relationship has become strained. The actor allegedly keeps his distance, fulfilling only minimal responsibilities. For example, during a recent prenatal appointment, Huang Xiaoming reportedly only dropped Ye Ke at the hospital entrance before leaving her in the care of his assistant while he stayed in the lobby on his phone.
Speculation is rife that Huang Xiaoming plans to take responsibility for their child but does not want any further emotional ties with Ye Ke. Previously, reports surfaced claiming that Huang Xiaoming was considering raising the child alone, cutting off all personal connections with Ye Ke.
On the other hand, Ye Ke’s controversial behavior has drawn widespread criticism. After Huang Xiaoming publicly confirmed their relationship in September, she began livestreaming frequently and making derogatory comments about others. She was accused of demeaning various artists, including calling Wu Bai’s songs “vulgar”, a song of Jolin Tsai-David Tao “embarrassing”, and A-Mei’s releases to be difficult to sing.
The influencer also allegedly made disparaging remarks about her privileged upbringing and cosmetic surgeries.
Adding to the controversies, Ye Ke is suspected of having attended training camps designed to attract wealthy men. Her ex-husband has accused her of infidelity, manipulating Huang Xiaoming, and exploiting their relationship for financial gain. Recent allegations even claim she misused marital assets to support multiple young men.
Fans and critics alike are disheartened by Ye Ke’s behavior and her effect on Huang Xiaoming’s reputation. Many believe Huang Xiaoming made a mistake by divorcing Angelababy, with whom he had carefully built a positive public image, only to be embroiled in scandal with Ye Ke.
As of November 7, rumors circulated that Huang Xiaoming wanted to end his relationship with Ye Ke after realizing he was being manipulated. However, Ye Ke allegedly refused to break up or terminate the pregnancy unless Huang Xiaoming agreed to pay 270 million yuan (approximately $37 million USD) in child support and separation fees after the child’s birth.
Sources: Sohu, Sina, SCMP