Kaka, Lucy, and Liu Mo displayed the qualities expected of Vanguards; it's just a pity for Lucy, who could have performed better if not burdened by Jiang Weijiang.
The other idol Vanguards, in Bai Zhou's eyes, were simply killing time or compromising during the program's transitional period, wanting both to pursue genuine quality and unable to let go of the idol traffic.
Now, the production team should have no more concerns. With the return of mainstream viewers and soaring popularity, more capable Vanguards will seek opportunities to perform. In time, these performance-oriented idols will naturally be eliminated from the stage and shift to a lower tier to make their living.
In other words, starting tonight, "Vanguard" has become a unique variety show and might even be held back by the "variety" concept. It will no longer have any mandatory sequences or elements; every future step will only push the ceiling higher.
