Variety show 'Ano Channel' ends with surprise Becky appearance amid controversy

The variety show 'Ano Channel,' hosted by entertainer Ano, concluded its final broadcast on June 15, 2026. In an ironic twist, Becky, 42, appeared as the final guest despite a well-documented history of tension between the two. The surprise appearance prompted mixed reactions online, with many viewers noting the irony given past conflicts between the hosts.

Ano and Becky had previously been at odds after Ano revealed during a 2023 radio program that Becky had placed her on a 'no collaboration' list. The conflict stemmed from Ano's public admission that she had unfollowed Becky's social media account, saying her posts were uninteresting. However, the two had since treated their rivalry as 'professional wrestling' entertainment, frequently collaborating on air in a playful manner that audiences found amusing.

The final episode was notably taped on May 10, well before a major controversy that engulfed the program in mid-May. On May 18, Ano named entertainer Sarina Suzuki as her second-least favorite celebrity when prompted by a quiz question prepared by the production team. The broadcast aired her unfiltered response without censoring or comedic framing, sparking backlash. Suzuki responded on social media calling it bullying, leading TV Asahi to issue an unprecedented apology. Ano herself posted on X that she wanted to quit the show, expressing loss of trust in the production team.

The final broadcast included a small disclaimer stating the episode was recorded on May 10, before the Suzuki controversy, effectively distancing the ending from the turbulent events that followed. The program, which had run for six years since 2020 as Ano's first starring vehicle, concluded without addressing the controversy, ending quietly with only a closing message thanking viewers for their support.