Hit Chinese variety shows in 2023

6. Call Me By Fire, Season 3

The third season of Call Me By Fire was broadcast on the video-sharing platform Mango TV from August to November.

Featuring a lineup of 32 male entertainers spanning various backgrounds, this season showcased performances in both group and solo formats, with participants ranging in age from 27 to 55.

In the first episode, 55-year-old singer Cai Guoqing stole the limelight with his rendition of megastar Jay Chou's hit song Mojito, leaving the audience in awe. Cai holds aspirations of uncovering fresh facets of his life through his participation in the reality show.

Celebrities like Hong Kong actor Kevin Cheng, Ambrose Hui from Taiwan and Malaysian actor Nicholas Teo took a nostalgic return by performing theme songs from popular TV dramas in which they once starred, awakening the audience's memories of times gone by.

Throughout the season, the participants showcased their versatility by exploring various forms of artistic expression, including singing, dancing and acting.