Fuji TV Addresses Controversy Involving Former Talent Masahiro Nakai

2025-01-28

On the 27th, Fuji TV held a press conference regarding the issue involving former talent Masahiro Nakai (52) and a woman, with allegations of involvement by a company employee. President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kano attended the conference to explain the series of events. Reporter Isoko Mochizuki from Tokyo Shimbun pressed hard, asking, “Aren’t you angry at Mr. Nakai? What about Ms. A?”

President Minato responded, “I think it’s appropriate to say I felt anger. I did feel that way,” acknowledging his anger toward Nakai. Regarding the handling of the woman, he stated, “We are limiting our comments to involvement on specific days. I am not fully aware of the background events or recent reports,” emphasizing the need for a detailed investigation.

During the conference, questions were also raised about whether female announcers were called upon as “entertainment personnel.” President Minato reflected, “There were social gatherings and dinners where they attended. Looking back calmly now, there might have been people who felt compelled to go even if they didn’t want to, due to being invited by someone in a superior position.”

The press conference lasted for a long time, with tough questions from reporters. In particular, when asked about the future of Hisashi Hieda, the response was, “We will refrain from commenting on individual remarks,” avoiding a specific answer. This led to shouts from the audience, such as “Why are you dodging the question?” and “You’re not answering the question.”

Following this incident, Fuji TV pledged to restore trust under a new leadership, but a clear path forward has yet to emerge.

望月衣塑子記者「中居さんに怒りはないのか？」　フジテレビ会見で紛糾

ニュース｜　フジテレビは27日、中居正広氏の女性トラブルに同局員の関与を指摘する一連の問題を受けた記者会見を同局内で開いた。その中で東京新聞・望月衣塑子記者が「中居さんに怒りはないのか？Aさんに対してはどうなのか？」と厳しく追及した。　港浩一社長は「私も怒りという言葉でいいと思います。それは感じまし

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