It is reported on the Internet that Gao Yuanyuan used a body double in a variety show. The brand clarified: it was a stand-in and not a variety show.

On the 16th, netizens came across a variety show filming at the Yulin wet market and found that they were strangers. However, a netizen posted pictures of Gao Yuanyuan wearing the same red sweater, and was mistaken for a "variety show stand-in", triggering controversy over celebrity engagement across the Internet.

Some people in the comment area also explained that it might be a light stand-in, which is a stand-in specially used to adjust the lighting and positioning. They try the positioning for the star, and then the lighting can be shot directly when the star comes. This saves time, otherwise it will take a long time to adjust.

In the evening, the brand "edition" issued a statement denying the rumors of Gao Yuanyuan's "variety show stand-in": this time it was a 2026 New Year's commercial shoot with French chef Dai Guangtan, not a variety show. "In order to respect the order of public spaces and improve the efficiency of the work team, we arranged for personnel to conduct professional framing and lighting tests in order to present high-quality finished films."

The brand confirmed that Gao Yuanyuan completed all interactive sessions (such as tasting snacks and communicating with stall owners) in person. According to Reuters, she persisted in recording despite being injured (a sprained foot), refuting the doubts of being "not dedicated" and "showing off as a big name".