Sonia Chew was among several artists spotted in a picture taken at Jeffrey Xu s 32nd birthday. Photos: Sonia Chew/Instagram, Jeffrey Xu/Instagram via The Straits Times/Asia News Network
SINGAPORE: Deejay Sonia Chew has been dropped from hosting Mediacorp s annual countdown show amid investigations into whether Covid-19 safe distancing regulations were breached at a birthday party for actor Jeffrey Xu.
The 29-year-old 987FM presenter, who attended the party, was supposed to host the countdown show
Let s Celebrate 2021 with deejay Joakim Gomez, but has been replaced by fellow deejay Jean Danker.
Local broadcaster Mediacorp said in a statement to
The Straits Times: We take this matter seriously, and constantly brief and remind our artists to adhere to safe management guidelines at all times. We are also cooperating fully with the authorities on their investigations.
In addition to the apology statement released by Mediacorp on behalf of all the celebrities, the people involved have also individually posted on their social media accounts.
Terence apologised for making a mistake in a severe lapse of judgement and said: I accept full responsibility for my mistake and I sincerely apologise for my actions. I am truly sorry.
Jeffrey shared: I feel regretful and guilty for my wrongdoings. I am sorry to have let the friends and family who love me suffer all this and make them worry.
Shane was regretful of his actions and for risking the health of the people around him by disregarding safety measures. I will do better, I will be better, and I will set myself to a better standard than I was. I m sorry, he added.
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DJ Sonia Chew dropped from Mediacorp countdown show amid probe into actor Jeffrey Xu s party
Sonia Chew was among several artists spotted in a picture taken at Jeffrey Xu s 32nd birthday.PHOTOS: SONIA CHEW/INSTAGRAM, JEFFREY XU/INSTAGRAM
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According to
Shinmin Daily News, Singapore-based actor Jeffrey Xu had held a birthday gathering that was attended by about a dozen people.
The Chinese daily was tipped off by a reader, who also sent in a photo with 13 people, including Xu. Photo from Jeffrey s Xu s Instagram via Shinmin Daily News
It was deduced that the celebration took place on Oct. 3, at a residence.
Among those present were four Mediacorp artistes Xu, Terence Cao, Shane Pow, and Sonia Chew as well as two other celebrities not under Mediacorp, Jeremy Chan and Julie Tan.
In response to
Mothership s queries, Mediacorp said that they have spoken to the four artistes.