Interview gone wild? Expletive-laden discussions leave The Project hosts stunned
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When tuning into a television program like The Project, viewers might expect lively discussions and occasional surprises.
However, a recent segment of the show left the hosts speechless as an interview with another journalist took an unexpected turn, leaving the audience both stunned and thoroughly entertained.
The show's segment with writer Vicky Xu was intended to be a light-hearted chat about panda diplomacy.
However, the talk about these cuddly creatures quickly devolved into a shocking display of candid opinions and colourful language.
Xu, known for her studies on China and her extensive writing on the ethnic group Uyghurs, did not hold back her thoughts on pandas—or, in this case, her choice of words.
Pandas, the black and white emblems of wildlife conservation, are often seen as gentle and docile.
'I think pandas are too lazy to f***, and that's why they're going extinct,' Ms Xu bluntly shared in the interview.
This unexpected commentary was just the beginning of a series of expletives that left panellist Sam Taunton scrambling for a response and the rest of the hosts oscillating between shock and laughter.
'I think they deserve what they have coming for them,' she concluded.
Ms Xu's outburst was somewhat timely, as Chinese Premier Li Qiang had just visited Adelaide Zoo, home to pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni.
With the pair set to return to China and promises of a new duo to take their place, the topic of panda diplomacy was ripe for discussion.
However, Ms Xu's dismissal of the practice and her preference for Australia's koalas over the 'giant, fat, not f****** pandas' was a stark departure from the usual diplomatic chatter.
The Project's presenters, including Sarah Harris, found themselves caught between professional composure and the infectious nature of the unexpected.
Online reactions were mixed; some viewers switched channels in disapproval, while others were amused and supported Ms Xu's bold take on the subject.
The Project has since labelled the interview 'the most brutal reaction to Australia getting two new Chinese pandas', a description that barely scratches the surface of its impact on live television.
Viewer Ann McMahon called Ms Xu a 'legend', and social media went abuzz with reactions to her stance on panda diplomacy and her preference for Australia's wildlife.
Watch the full interview here:
Source: The Project/YouTube
Vicky Xu took to social media to reflect on her day of interviews, saying, 'I did so many interviews today that I just exploded.'
This candid admission may shed light on the raw and unfiltered nature of her appearance on The Project.
Ms Xu's predicament is a reminder that live television can be unpredictable.
Topics of wildlife conservation and international diplomacy can evoke wild opinions.
While the language used may not be to everyone's taste, the discussion sparked a broader conversation about animal loan programs and the importance of preserving all species—whether they're as emblematic as the panda or as beloved as the koala.
We invite our readers to share their thoughts on this surprising interview. Do you think Vicky Xu's comments were out of line, or do you appreciate her frankness? Let us know in the comments below!
However, a recent segment of the show left the hosts speechless as an interview with another journalist took an unexpected turn, leaving the audience both stunned and thoroughly entertained.
The show's segment with writer Vicky Xu was intended to be a light-hearted chat about panda diplomacy.
However, the talk about these cuddly creatures quickly devolved into a shocking display of candid opinions and colourful language.
Xu, known for her studies on China and her extensive writing on the ethnic group Uyghurs, did not hold back her thoughts on pandas—or, in this case, her choice of words.
Pandas, the black and white emblems of wildlife conservation, are often seen as gentle and docile.
'I think pandas are too lazy to f***, and that's why they're going extinct,' Ms Xu bluntly shared in the interview.
Journalist Vicky Xu earned mixed reactions from viewers after her unexpected take on pandas and panda diplomacy in Australia. Image Credits: YouTube/The Project
This unexpected commentary was just the beginning of a series of expletives that left panellist Sam Taunton scrambling for a response and the rest of the hosts oscillating between shock and laughter.
'I think they deserve what they have coming for them,' she concluded.
Ms Xu's outburst was somewhat timely, as Chinese Premier Li Qiang had just visited Adelaide Zoo, home to pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni.
With the pair set to return to China and promises of a new duo to take their place, the topic of panda diplomacy was ripe for discussion.
However, Ms Xu's dismissal of the practice and her preference for Australia's koalas over the 'giant, fat, not f****** pandas' was a stark departure from the usual diplomatic chatter.
The Project's presenters, including Sarah Harris, found themselves caught between professional composure and the infectious nature of the unexpected.
Online reactions were mixed; some viewers switched channels in disapproval, while others were amused and supported Ms Xu's bold take on the subject.
The Project has since labelled the interview 'the most brutal reaction to Australia getting two new Chinese pandas', a description that barely scratches the surface of its impact on live television.
Viewer Ann McMahon called Ms Xu a 'legend', and social media went abuzz with reactions to her stance on panda diplomacy and her preference for Australia's wildlife.
Watch the full interview here:
Source: The Project/YouTube
Vicky Xu took to social media to reflect on her day of interviews, saying, 'I did so many interviews today that I just exploded.'
This candid admission may shed light on the raw and unfiltered nature of her appearance on The Project.
Ms Xu's predicament is a reminder that live television can be unpredictable.
Topics of wildlife conservation and international diplomacy can evoke wild opinions.
While the language used may not be to everyone's taste, the discussion sparked a broader conversation about animal loan programs and the importance of preserving all species—whether they're as emblematic as the panda or as beloved as the koala.
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