New Hosts Lee Ya-ying and Lemon Find Variety Show Hosting More Tiring Than Cheerleading

The popular Taiwanese variety show "Variety New Era" is welcoming a new hosting duo: Korean cheerleading star Lee Ya-ying and fellow cheerleader Lemon. They are stepping in to replace Lan Lan, who is passing on her hosting responsibilities. The transition was marked by a handover ceremony where Lan Lan presented the new hosts with a ceremonial sash.

Both Lee Ya-ying and Lemon have already recorded three episodes and shared their initial experiences. Lemon confessed to feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness, calling the opportunity a surprise. As a self-proclaimed "curiosity" who enjoys new things, she was thrilled to take on her first hosting role but admitted the pressure of speaking and reacting on the spot was more challenging than anticipated. She even sought advice from fellow host Patrick, who suggested she be lively and well-prepared, though she found over-preparing made her stiff and decided to find her own rhythm.

Lee Ya-ying initially worried about her Chinese language skills but felt more at ease knowing Lemon would be joining her, as they are already good friends. She described the experience of filming an episode involving rice planting as particularly memorable, especially seeing Lemon's distressed reaction to the insects. For Lee Ya-ying, the episode was so nerve-wracking that she suffered from indigestion all day, barely eating for fear of needing the restroom. She candidly stated that hosting outdoor segments for "Variety New Era" is more exhausting than performing as a cheerleader, highlighting the demanding nature of the show.