Because of William, the other team members were also boycotted.
Overnight, the boycott against "manufactured effeminacy" topped the trending lists. Many veteran artists stood up to call it vulgar. They argued that the new generation shouldn't be like this—lacking masculinity.
Even the mainstream media published articles stating that men should be self-reliant and masculine.
Now that the networks had spoken, William’s popularity plummeted. People started making parody videos mocking his performance.
In the next episode of the variety show, William’s team got barely any screen time.
William dropped directly from first place to the very bottom. The internet was full of people cursing him.
William and Melissa were dumbfounded.
“How did this happen?” Melissa couldn’t believe it. A few days ago, they were basking in glory; now, they had hit rock bottom, despised by everyone.
“Mom, the agency is suggesting I withdraw from the competition. They say I can't be on the show anymore. My career is ruined!” William broke down completely.
He thought he would debut in the center position. Now, he was finished.
Melissa saw the agent come in and quickly asked, “What’s the result? What did the company decide?”
The agent was blunt. “You’re done. Someone is targeting you. Leaving aside the mess Mrs. Sterling created, the ‘Toxic Effeminacy’ trend was paid for by someone. Even if you wanted to participate, you can’t. *Everyday Stardom* has suspended production because of you.”
“William, you single-handedly killed a variety show, caused losses for so many investors, and ruined the debut chances of so many contestants. You’re really something. No agency will touch you now. Plus, the scandal about your brother has been dug up again. Pack your things and go. Don't expect to ever make a comeback!”
William: “...”
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