On December 22, Chinese media outlet QQ reported that Huang Xiaoming is under suspicion of deceiving fans in China. Evidence has surfaced suggesting he has not broken up with his girlfriend, social media influencer Ye Ke, despite previously hinting at their separation.

In particular, the aforementioned media site claimed that back on December 21, Ye Ke was spotted in Fuzhou, Fujian, China, with a noticeably large baby bump. Coincidentally, Huang Xiaoming has been in Fujian since December 8, filming his new project “City Builder” (tentative title). Additionally, a social media account also claimed to have seen Huang Xiaoming and Ye Ke together at a luxury hotel in Fujian, leading netizens to believe Ye Ke might be accompanying him to the filming location.

Furthermore, it was said that in her first public appearance after the controversy, Ye Ke appeared in high spirits, dressed in luxury brands. When she noticed someone filming her, she even flashed an “OK” sign.

The influencer’s ostentatious behavior convinced netizens that she is still romantically involved with Huang Xiaoming. They speculate that the couple faked their breakup to help Huang Xiaoming ease public criticism and reduce the backlash against him. This would explain why Ye Ke has stayed relatively quiet in recent months. Netizens also believe that judging by Ye Ke’s advanced pregnancy, she could be in her final trimester, making it unlikely for Huang Xiaoming to abandon both her and the child.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoming confirmed his relationship with Ye Ke in September 2024. Since going public, Ye Ke has been mired in controversies. She has been accused of infidelity, using shared marital assets to support a younger lover, scamming wealthy men into bankruptcy, and making offensive statements.

These scandals have severely damaged Huang Xiaoming’s reputation, forcing him to publicly apologize. Despite this, fans have continued to boycott his new film releases. Consequently, his movie “The Wig” witnessed over 10,000 ticket refunds and was pulled from theaters after just nine days due to poor sales. The backlash has visibly taken a toll on Huang Xiaoming, leaving him looking exhausted and worn out.

On November 28, 2024, rumors surfaced that Huang Xiaoming and Ye Ke had broken up. The A-list actor deleted his public posts about Ye Ke from his Weibo account. By November 30, a leading entertainment blogger and friend of Huang Xiaoming claimed that the controversial couple had officially ended their relationship after three months of dating. Two days later, netizens found concrete evidence supporting their breakup: on Huang Xiaoming’s Baidu relationship profile, Ye Ke was listed among his ex-girlfriends, alongside Li Fei’er, Qin Lan, Li Yu, Liu Liqi (also known as Liu Yi), and Angelababy (his ex-wife).