It's a lift-off as reality show launches band Rocket Girls
BEIJING: Another reality show has just launched a new highoctane girl band aptly dubbed Rocket Girls.
Meng Meiqi, Wu Xuanyi and Yang Chaoyue were the top three winners chosen from among 101 contestants, with the top eleven winners forming the new girl group Rocket Girls.
Viewers had voted for the entire line-up through six online platforms.
The top winner Meng received more than 185 million votes, surpassing Wu’s 181 million.
“Although the show is over, my passion for the stage has not come to an end. I hope that I can reach the top of the pyramid with your support,” Meng told fans after the contest.
Wu, the second-place finalist, confessed that she had come down with a serious bout of stage fright. However, she managed to bounce back with the support of her legions of vociferous fans.
“The dream is not too far as long as you do not run away from it. It is always there waiting for you,” she said.
Third-placed Yang, whose dancing and singing performances were often criticised by users of social media, said that she was happy to finally pass all barriers and reach her destination.
Before the final contest, there was heated debate online as to whether Meng or Xu was more deserving of the top spot.
Each competitor had reached the top spot in the rankings on three separate occasions during the week before the final, further fuelling the tremendous excitement of the final episode.
Produce 101 is a reality show that follows 101 young women as they train and compete with each other under the guidance of real Chinese stars to become a pop idol.
During the show, competitors had to complete missions within certain time limits and improve their ability to perform, while leveraging their charisma to scoop up votes from viewers.
Although the show is over, my passion for the stage has not come to an end. I hope that I can reach the top of the pyramid with your support. Meng Meiqi, contest winner