Koji Kato (C) Maijitsu
Koji Kato is said to have had a bad relationship with his agency due to the “Kato Rebellion” that started with the black market disturbance of Yoshimoto Kogyo comedians. Perhaps because of this, it is decisive that it will finally disappear from terrestrial broadcasting.
Regarding Kato, the other day, it was officially announced that “Sukkiri” (Nippon TV), where he will serve as MC next spring, will end. As a result, only two terrestrial nationwide regulars from spring will be “Gacchiri Monday” and “Life’s Best Restaurant” (both TBS affiliates).
“‘Gacchiri~’ is a company-focused program that is quietly shown early in the morning on Sundays, so it has no topicality or viewership. In fact, it can be said that the only regular program is ‘best restaurant’. However, this program is Because of the ‘Yoshimoto case’, it wouldn’t be strange for Kato, who had a complicated relationship, to be dismissed at any time.” (Professional entertainment official)
The reason for this can be seen by looking at the history of the program.
When will the “Yoshimoto case” finally disappear from the terrestrial broadcast?
“At the beginning of the broadcast, Yoshimi Tokui of ‘Tutorial’ served as the MC for ‘Best Restaurant’. In 2019, he stepped down from the MC role and was taken over by Kato. In other words, he was offered an offer for the same program. is a “Yoshimoto project” that came to Yoshimoto.Yoshimoto holds the right to give life and death, and can be replaced by another entertainer at any time.And if even “Sukkiri” is dropped, “Kato can no longer expect demand.” It will be easier for them to drop out under the pretext of being replaced by a popular entertainer.” (Variety official)
Even on the Internet, as if to boost this
《I wonder if Tokui will do it once more like before…Honestly, I don’t really like Koji Kato.》
“It’s regarding time to give it back to Tokui, Kato.”
《When Tokui was the MC, I watched “Best Restaurant in My Life” so-so, but following the MC changed, there were a lot of small talks unrelated to cooking.》
《Is it okay if Mr. Kato and Mr. Tokui alternate? I want to see the Tokui version once more.”
“Koji Kato, you were originally a substitute, weren’t you? How long will he stay on MC? Please return the MC of the program to Tokui-san soon.”
A voice said. It seems that the program fans also feel that the Tokui era was better, and the foothold to unload Kato has solidified.
“As long as there was a signboard called ‘Morning Face’, Kato’s position was somehow maintained. It will be a great chance for the office that was scornful of him to counterattack and dry up.When the MC of ‘best restaurant’ changes to Yoshimoto comedian, Kato will finally come to an end.” (comedy insider)
YouTube debut is the only way left…
[I want to read it together]
