Chinese internet delights in talk show host who looks like Paris Olympics emblem Marianne
- Chen Luyu’s signature bob cut frames her face exactly like symbol that is said to be female embodiment of the French Republic
The final countdown to the Paris Olympics is on and the internet is abuzz with the latest gossip surrounding the Games – this time though focus has not fallen on an athlete or torch-bearer, but a famous Chinese talk show host.
Chen Luyu, once hailed as “China’s Oprah”, has been found to bear a striking resemblance to Marianne, the female embodiment of the French Republic, on the emblem of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The broadcaster’s iconic on-screen image features a sleek side part bob cut, neatly trimmed in delicate, face-framing layers, which exudes an air of poise and professionalism.
This juxtaposition led internet users to humorously dub Chen as the “ambassador” for Paris Olympics audiences.
Chen herself responded, saying: “Even I am brainwashed.”
People playfully created meme-inspired remixes, such as seamlessly photoshopping the logo onto the scene of Chen’s interviews covering her head, with the host’s signature catchphrase: “Really? I don’t believe it,” in French.