TVB News Anchor With Singaporean Parents Called 'Prettier' Than Miss Hong Kong 2026 Winner
TVB news anchor Jacky Lin gained unexpected viral attention after viewers praised her appearance during her coverage of the Miss Hong Kong 2026 pageant. Netizens labeled her the 'hidden champion' of the event, sparking comparisons between her and the pageant winners.
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This illustrates the power of social media in shaping public perception and celebrity culture, even in professional news environments.
Hong Kong-born Jacky Lin, 33, unexpectedly stole the spotlight while reporting on the pageant results, with netizens dubbing her the night's “hidden champion”.
Ilsa Chan 08 Sep 2026 at 11:39 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Miss Hong Kong 2026 TVB Beauty Pageant news anchor Imagine winning a beauty pageant only to have netizens talking about how the news anchor reporting your victory is prettier than you.
The Miss Hong Kong 2026 pageant was held on Aug 30, with Bernice Yuen crowned champion , and Ada Tang and Scarlett Li finishing first and second runner-up respectively.
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