Source: Weibo
On 27th November, while filming for episode 9 of the reality show Chase Me, Godfrey Gao, who was participating as a guest star, suddenly slowed down and fell to the ground as he was running. The medical personnel on set started treating him right away and urgently transported him to the hospital. After over 2 hours of all out effort, the hospital ultimately pronounced that Godfrey Gao had died of sudden cardiac arrest. We are extremely heartbroken and sorrowful!
After the incident happened, the production team and his managers stayed by his side the entire time. The production team is currently working together with his managers to contact his family members and properly organise his funeral arrangements.
After the incident happened, the production team and his managers stayed by his side the entire time. The production team is currently working together with his managers to contact his family members and properly organise his funeral arrangements.
Chase Me Production Team
27th November 2019
[+253272] Is it absolutely necessary to film in the middle of the night??? Don't you know that it's really dangerous to do intense exercise in such cold weather??? Did you people test every obstacle beforehand to see if normal people can withstand such torment??? Did you take proper safety measures??? These are people's lives at stake here. Can you carry the weight of a person's life?
[+219005] You guys missed the optimal time to save him.
[+154017] This reality show should be cancelled. There's no point in it at all. Versing and versing but you don't even get a prize when you win, no penalties if you lose. It's not for charity either, and it's also filmed in the middle of the night. This show is seriously complete rubbish.
[+11660] Started treating him immediately??? They actually dare to claim that? biss*
*Slang for "must die"
[+8577] How many people even watch this lousy show? I only heard about it today. Cancel this pointless show.
[+8577] Fan Chengcheng and Bi Wenjun vomited after running. Li Zhenning was immediately sent to the ambulance for oxygen. Wu Xuanyi almost got into an accident when she dropped from a high altitude at a high speed. Now, Godfrey Gao has died. I would like to ask, why the f🐴ck does this sort of show exist?
*Slang for "must die"
[+8577] How many people even watch this lousy show? I only heard about it today. Cancel this pointless show.
[+8577] Fan Chengcheng and Bi Wenjun vomited after running. Li Zhenning was immediately sent to the ambulance for oxygen. Wu Xuanyi almost got into an accident when she dropped from a high altitude at a high speed. Now, Godfrey Gao has died. I would like to ask, why the f🐴ck does this sort of show exist?
[+102545] Are mantou made from human blood yummy?
@Chaseme[+101429] Zhejiang TV are truly amazing. Their reality show stole a person's life. Seriously awesome /s
[+93653] What were you guys doing during the golden 4 minutes?
[+24436] Calling for people, but no one came. Huang Jingyu went around yelling, "Stop filming! Get a doctor!"
[+19278] Thumbs-up this to the top. Release the footage, reveal the true facts!
[+16169] Looking for a doctor
Also, it was the guests stars who were the ones shouting, "Where's the doctor? Where the doctor?"
[+8461] Working out what was wrong, continuing filming
[+7731] Huang Jingyu immediately swore, "F*ck why are you still filming. Save him. Where's the doctor" etc etc. The other celebrities also started yelling for help. Some started crying
[+19278] Thumbs-up this to the top. Release the footage, reveal the true facts!
[+16169] Looking for a doctor
Also, it was the guests stars who were the ones shouting, "Where's the doctor? Where the doctor?"[+8461] Working out what was wrong, continuing filming
[+7731] Huang Jingyu immediately swore, "F*ck why are you still filming. Save him. Where's the doctor" etc etc. The other celebrities also started yelling for help. Some started crying
[+79210] They're going to go bankrupt soon
I'm never watching Zhejiang TV ever again [+73846] Summary of Statement: Nothing to do with us. We saved him.
[+46255] Just like their statement last time. Immediately dissociating themselves from all responsibility
Evening of April 19th 2013, Ashton Chen's assistant, Peng Jiaxuan, accidentally drowned to death during the filming of the reality show Splash. Splash announced on their official Weibo on the 20th: "After the accident happened, the production team and on-site staff quickly started treating him, and immediately transported him to the hospital. After 4 hours of effort to save him, he was unable to be rescued and was pronounced dead. We are really regretful and saddened that such an accident occurred. The production team and all parties are currently organising his funeral arrangements.
[+16079] Dang! It's almost word for word. From the looks of it, Zhejiang TV have never cared about people's safety, they only care about earning money.
[+12685] Why is it always 第一时间 (immediately/first thing). Hilarious. Do they have a template? And when someone dies, they directly swap the name.
[+7053] The template is exactly the same
[+12685] Why is it always 第一时间 (immediately/first thing). Hilarious. Do they have a template? And when someone dies, they directly swap the name.
[+7053] The template is exactly the same
[+31788] Statement, my ass. Continuously deleting top comments and removing keywords about yourselves from trending. Why don't you guys pay with your lives?
Screenshot Translation:
The incident occurred at 1:45 am. The on-site audience witnessed 10 minutes of rescue efforts. His heart stopped for 3 minutes.
The Chase Me production team made the wrong judgement. They continued filming and didn't perform timely rescue measures, causing the audience to hear Huang Jingyu repeatedly shout "F*ck, you're still filming! Save him!" "Stop filming!" (His mic was still on so you could still hear him, but the screens weren't showing anything)
The outside running track is 2km. A doctor apparently did not appear on site within 15 minutes to save him, and there was no necessary equipment. During the rescue process, the crowd heard Huang Jingyu shout over and over, "Where's the doctor?"
While on-site treatment was being performed (2:00 am) Chase Me contacted the leader of the relevant department in Ningbo, and instructed the hospital closest to Ningbo to perform an "All-out rescue"
Source: Weibo
Career History
On the 27th, Zhejiang News confirmed that Godfrey Gao died after being rushed to the hospital. Gao was born in Taipei, Taiwan on 22 September 1984. He was a Chinese-language actor and model. He graduated from Caplano University. His representative works include "The Magicians of Love", "Bull Fighting", The Queen of SOP", "Remembering Lichuan", and "God of War, Zhao Yun".
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In 2006, Gao appeared in his first TV series "The Magicians of Love" and officially debuted in the entertainment industry; in the same year, he played the second lead Luo Yixiang in the idol drama "The Kid from Heaven".
In 2007, he starred alongside Johnny Yang, Delie Chen, Ivy Chen, and Yi Lee in "Wo Yao Pien Cheng Ying Shih Tzu". He also played Tank in "Bull Fighting", with Mike He, Hebe Tien, and Liang Che.
In 2008, he entered the movie scene, starring in the film "All About Women". In 2009, he appeared in the TV series "Momo Love" with Cyndi Wang, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen. He also starred in Ailing Tai's music video "Fei Teng".
He landed his first lead role in 2010, playing Bai Qian Rui in the romantic comedy series "Volleyball Lover", and on September 2, he won Best Male Artist at the 2010 Mr Fashion (?) Awards.
In 2011, he co-starred with Joe Chen, Zhang Han, and Zhang Meng in "Odd Perfect Match". The following year, he played a leading role in "The Queen of SOP".
In 2013, his film "101 Proposals" began screening in theatres. After this, he starred in the American fantasy-adventure movie "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones". He played Magnus Bane, a mysterious man from the East. This was also his first entry into Hollywood.
In 2014, he played Yan Jun in "Only If I Love You", co-starring with Ming Dao, Li Qin, and Hu Bing. In the same year, he starred in the romance movie "Wedding Bible", directed by In-mu Heo. He played the leading role Chi Kai.
In 2015, he appeared in the costume drama series, "God of War, Zhao Yun", playing Lu Bu, a character highly skilled in martial arts. This was his first costume drama. On December 27, he ranked 17th in the "Top 100 Most Handsome Faces In The World" ranking.
From 2016 to 2017, he starred in the movies "Min & Max", "Love Is a Broadway Hit", and "My Other Home". His role as Wang Lichuan in the 2016 TV series "Remembering Lichuan", directed by Chen Ming-chang, brought him widespread acclaim.
In 2018, he starred in the fantasy-historical film "Legend of the Ancient Sword", alongside Wang Leehom, Victoria Song, and Karena Ng. In October, he participated in the variety show "The Goddess's New Outfit" with Lin Chi-ling. In December, he ranked 7th in the "Top 100 Most Handsome Faces In The World" ranking. This was his 4th consecutive year on the list.
His sci-fi movie "Shanghai Fortress" was released in August 2019. In October, his TV series "The Gravity of a Rainbow" premiered on Tencent Video.
In 2007, he starred alongside Johnny Yang, Delie Chen, Ivy Chen, and Yi Lee in "Wo Yao Pien Cheng Ying Shih Tzu". He also played Tank in "Bull Fighting", with Mike He, Hebe Tien, and Liang Che.
In 2008, he entered the movie scene, starring in the film "All About Women". In 2009, he appeared in the TV series "Momo Love" with Cyndi Wang, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen. He also starred in Ailing Tai's music video "Fei Teng".
He landed his first lead role in 2010, playing Bai Qian Rui in the romantic comedy series "Volleyball Lover", and on September 2, he won Best Male Artist at the 2010 Mr Fashion (?) Awards.
In 2011, he co-starred with Joe Chen, Zhang Han, and Zhang Meng in "Odd Perfect Match". The following year, he played a leading role in "The Queen of SOP".
In 2013, his film "101 Proposals" began screening in theatres. After this, he starred in the American fantasy-adventure movie "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones". He played Magnus Bane, a mysterious man from the East. This was also his first entry into Hollywood.
In 2014, he played Yan Jun in "Only If I Love You", co-starring with Ming Dao, Li Qin, and Hu Bing. In the same year, he starred in the romance movie "Wedding Bible", directed by In-mu Heo. He played the leading role Chi Kai.
In 2015, he appeared in the costume drama series, "God of War, Zhao Yun", playing Lu Bu, a character highly skilled in martial arts. This was his first costume drama. On December 27, he ranked 17th in the "Top 100 Most Handsome Faces In The World" ranking.
From 2016 to 2017, he starred in the movies "Min & Max", "Love Is a Broadway Hit", and "My Other Home". His role as Wang Lichuan in the 2016 TV series "Remembering Lichuan", directed by Chen Ming-chang, brought him widespread acclaim.
In 2018, he starred in the fantasy-historical film "Legend of the Ancient Sword", alongside Wang Leehom, Victoria Song, and Karena Ng. In October, he participated in the variety show "The Goddess's New Outfit" with Lin Chi-ling. In December, he ranked 7th in the "Top 100 Most Handsome Faces In The World" ranking. This was his 4th consecutive year on the list.
His sci-fi movie "Shanghai Fortress" was released in August 2019. In October, his TV series "The Gravity of a Rainbow" premiered on Tencent Video.
[+44988] Yesterday morning he was still posting on Weibo, this morning he was filming for a reality show, and such a dangerous and extreme reality show at that. From this, you can see what a heavy burden it was on his body! If you (TV program) knew that it was dangerous, why didn't you take proper emergency measures beforehand! You have just cost someone their life!
[+13225] Temperatures are low at night, yet he was still made to do intense sport. Did the production team go and test it themselves beforehand? Did they consider the safety of all of the guests? In the past, Zou Shiming got a cramp inside the ball pit, the staff members still waited until he said that "I can't do it" before going to save him. As for what they made female MC do, it's already past the point of being able to endure or not. Look at those screenshots, scaling buildings and jumping off. Did you take proper safety measures?
[+9399] No matter what they try to do to salvage their reputation, it's pointless. They completely played with these celebrities' lives.
[+5804] F*ck. Life is too fickle. I'm lost for words.
[+3578] There's no way this reality show can continue airing.
[+3578] The reality show carries the most responsibility. How I wish that this news was fake. This reality show killed a person just like that.
This is a clip of Chase Me showing how the show isn't safe. If they reacted a second later, the balls would really have suffocated him.— Zifan's trash.... 😏 (@JiYangyangs) November 27, 2019
Their obstacles are the same almost every ep. The range is huge. They even climb really tall buildings which is still kinda dangerous to look. pic.twitter.com/NNOiN8pt9C
[+9399] No matter what they try to do to salvage their reputation, it's pointless. They completely played with these celebrities' lives.
[+5804] F*ck. Life is too fickle. I'm lost for words.
[+3578] There's no way this reality show can continue airing.
[+3578] The reality show carries the most responsibility. How I wish that this news was fake. This reality show killed a person just like that.
[+24007] Has there been anyone who fainted during filming your reality show? During filming, has there been anyone who has exhausted all their strength and energy, and can't keep going, and said continuously that they can't run anymore? They are celebrities, but they are also normal people. How much is a person's life worth to you people? Did you people just hear and look and ignore and let it pass, without ever realising that maybe they are actually very tired. Your reality show is harmful. Cancel the show. @ChaseMe
[+5502] The physical fitness of celebrities is actually worse than normal people, because they're always working nonstop.
[+3491] In the past, a person died in Zhejiang TV's diving reality show too. They have no safety measures at all.
[+3491] In the past, a person died in Zhejiang TV's diving reality show too. They have no safety measures at all.
[+9634] @ZhejiangSatelliteTV @ZhejiangSatelliteTV Come out and die
[+9495] F*ck you Zhejiang TV
[+6256] !!!!!!!!!! Wang Lichuan*
*Character he plays in Remembering Lichuan
[+5514] April 2013, Ashton Chen's assistant drowns and dies in an accident while filming for the reality show Splash!
March 2015, Wang Baoqiang fractures a bone filming variety show Takes a Real Man.
January 2016, when Wu Mochou was filming a game segment for Trump Card, she fell head first to the ground.
April 2018, Li Chen's head was smashed and injured by a graduation hat while filming for Keep Running.
March 2019, when baby* was filming for Keep Running, she injured her hand.
These shows should think about the performers' safety. My heart aches for them
*AngelaBaby
[+4574] Die @ZhejiangSatelliteTV
[+1087] Rest in peace...
I hope the other celebrities take care of their health. It's too scary.Source: Weibo
CCTV News Reports on Godfrey Gao's Death
[+19234] To think that a province-level station actually didn't take emergency measures and didn't have any emergency equipment while recording a running obstacle course at 1-2 am in the middle of the night. After he fainted, they also didn't know about the golden 4 minutes? which should be common knowledge. Something goes wrong and they turn into a complete mess. Zhejiang TV cannot escape responsibility. Sigh, dying for the sake of entertainment.
[+17853] He didn't have depression. No one has ever bashed him. He was just happily going to record a reality show, and he was also going to his friend's wedding the day after tomorrow. Who would have thought that this sort of accident would happen. This show deserves to die.
[+10203] Are they blaming it on his health being bad now? f*ck
[+8311] All sides are denying responsibility.
Source: Weibo
Godfrey Gao Greets Fans in Final Public Appearance
Yesterday (26th), Godfrey Gao arrived at Ningbo Lishe International Airport to film for the reality show Chase Me. In the video, he is wearing a black jacket and a knitted hat. He greeted fans in front of his car. This would become his last public appearance.
[+8251] Wang Lichuan really did die in China in the end
[+7807] Will his parents be able to accept this? He goes to record a TV program all good and healthy and comes back as an ice-cold corpse
[+5250] He was a gentle and warm person. The fans who met him at the airport that day are probably going to fall apart the most.
[+1785] Will they release a follow up statement: "It was just a normal run in the middle of the night. There were issues with the state of the celebrity's health. Our program was not aware, and feel very apologetic."
[+1547] I had a look at this show, plum blossom poles, leaping onto roofs and vaulting over walls, climbing up high buildings with their bare hands, is Zhejiang TV trying to choose a super hero to save the world??!
Agency's Statement
Source: Weibo
Our Beloved Godfrey Gao passed away in the early hours of November 27. He suddenly fainted during filming a TV program. After almost three hours of rescue efforts, he unfortunately left us. We are extremely shocked and saddened, and even now we can't accept it!
We thank the media, and every one of Godfrey's fans, who love him, for their concern. His managers and the production team stayed by his side the whole time. His family members are already rushing to Zhejiang.
Please understand that Godfrey's family are mourning and in grief. Please refrain from excessively disturbing them. We will handle the relevant funeral arrangements with Godfrey's family in a low-key manner. Thank you everyone.
We thank the media, and every one of Godfrey's fans, who love him, for their concern. His managers and the production team stayed by his side the whole time. His family members are already rushing to Zhejiang.
Please understand that Godfrey's family are mourning and in grief. Please refrain from excessively disturbing them. We will handle the relevant funeral arrangements with Godfrey's family in a low-key manner. Thank you everyone.
JetStar Entertainment
27th November 2019
[+55251] Wishing you eternal happiness in heaven
[+57945] He was such a low-profile person. He never used variety to become popular but ended up dying because of variety. Why? Why did this have to happen to him?
[+30297] Liking someone can make a person so sad
[+25703] Come out and die Zhejiang TV
[+12609] Zhejiang TV is the most brainless and least innovative station I've ever seen. Running Man was popular and so they make every other variety show a Running Man copycat.
[+7699] While everyone was worrying about Godfrey Gao's condition, when Godfrey Gao couldn't be saved and passed away, the first thing Blue Station did was delete all Weibo posts related to Godfrey Gao and blocked off the news. They kept removing themselves from trending. Every single life deserves to be respected. I ask @ZhejiangTV and @ChaseMe to give an open and direct response, and Godfrey Gao the explanation and closure he deserves, even if there's already no point anymore!
[+4667] Become a basketball player in your next life. Go and do the things you like, go travelling, play basketball. Love life as before
[+3173] I love you. Thank you for appearing in my life.
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