Celebrity Scandal and a Social Worker’s Tough Talk
Local sensation Chantalle Ng recently turned the spotlight on a shocking family secret during a meWATCH interview with veteran host Quan Yi Fong. Ng revealed that her dad, former actor Huang Yiliang, once slammed her so hard she spent a week in the hospital.
Immediately after the clip aired, Yiliang jumped on Facebook and tried to explain his side, saying he was just playing “the bad cop” at her mother’s Lin Meijiao instruction.
The Social Worker’s Sigh
On Capital 958 radio a day earlier, veteran social worker Samuel Ng dropped a heavy verdict on talk shows that shove celebrities’ private lives into the public eye for clicks.
- “As a professional, I think this program is immoral. It steals family privacy for sensationalism, and people can’t handle being in the spotlight.
- Why show you a painful history for more views? Is that really the path we should take?
Why Protecting People Matters
Ng explains that when personal stories become headlines, it can “harbor a dark side.” He cites examples:
- Family of a sick child accessed many donations, but then they learned nothing about smart money usage and found themselves under a new spotlight they had no control over.
- A man who tried suicide appeared on television; unable to cope with the ensuing attention, he ended up attempting it again months later.
He concluded, “It’s better to produce fewer sensational shows. If revealing a celebrity’s secret harms their loved ones, we should stop the cycle.
Giving the audience what they want?
Who’s Really Watching the TV Shows?
Ng’s last rant was a real “watch‑and‑comment” moment. He pointed out that these TV shows aren’t exactly what the producers aim to make—they’re just spray‑painting what the audience wants. “The audience loves it! Then it becomes a vicious circle,” he said. “So why don’t we start a movement to boycott programs like these?”
Dad‑Kid Drama: A Rough Childhood Snapshot
When it comes to family drama, Ng hits close to home. His relationship with his dad was a real rollercoaster—and probably not the kind he’d want his kids to see.
- Life‑sized lesson on dieting: His dad forced him to eat boiled fatty pork just because he was too skinny. Ng insists the memory is still alive: “Every bite was a silent ‘cuss’ to my dad.”
- Hidden in the room: After a severe beating, Ng would hide in his bedroom like a secret child‑superhero.
Diagnosing his own history, Ng says, “my dad didn’t leave a good impression. I’ve always felt it was impossible to mend that relationship.” He wraps it up in practical advice: “From a counsellor’s view, mend your ties with your parents is the most important homework in life. It’s not about filial piety, it’s about personal growth.”
SINGAPORE HELPLINES
Singapore Mental Health Support Contacts
Hotline Numbers
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
- Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222
- Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928
Contact Emails
- [email protected]
- celebritiesFamiliesCounselling
