Shang Jiuxi Breaks Silence on Split with He Jiuhua: Revealing Betrayal and Turmoil in Chinese Crosstalk Community
In a recent turn of events, the Chinese crosstalk community has been buzzing with discussions surrounding the well-known performer, Shang Jiuxi. The artist has finally broken his silence regarding his split from his former comedy partner, He Jiuhua, a topic that has been shrouded in speculation and rumor for over six years. The detailed account provided by Shang Jiuxi sheds light on the much-talked-about "liexie," a term used to describe the breakup of a crosstalk partnership, literally translating to "cracking a hole."
5 August 2025
Shang Jiuxi revealed that the proposal for the split came from He Jiuhua in 2020, despite their successful collaborations and tours. According to Shang, He Jiuhua felt pressured by Shang's hard work and dedication, illustrating this with an instance from a special performance in Qingdao in 2019. While Shang Jiuxi worked tirelessly through the night to prepare material, He Jiuhua was more interested in playing cards. When Shang presented the material, it was dismissed by He Jiuhua without any offer of revisions.
The desire for a new partnership was also highlighted by Shang Jiuxi, who claimed that as early as 2019, He Jiuhua was preparing to partner with Qin Xiaoxian, another comedian in their troupe. Shang quoted He Jiuhua as saying he was willing to partner with anyone or even quit if necessary. The situation escalated to the point where their company, Deyun She, intervened, changing their partners, resulting in He Jiuhua partnering with Qin Xiaoxian and Shang Jiuxi with "Biao Ge." Shang Jiuxi later partnered with "Lao Han."
Following the partner switch, rumors spread online, suggesting He Jiuhua was rewarded and Shang Jiuxi punished. It was later discovered that He Jiuhua's fans had been spreading misinformation about Shang Jiuxi since 2019, seemingly to facilitate the split. Shang Jiuxi also brought to light He Jiuhua's conduct, mentioning that he was once expelled from a company group chat by their mentor for declaring he would quit. Although He Jiuhua later apologized, he showed no remorse for inciting fans against Shang Jiuxi. An incident during a livestream was also mentioned, where He Jiuhua, holding a cup with Shang Jiuxi’s image, made a threatening comment, saying, "I'll burn his head."
Shang Jiuxi expressed his feelings of betrayal and ambush, having worked together with He Jiuhua for seven years from when they were unknown. He had remained silent for six years, hoping time would heal the issue, but realized that his silence only fueled the rumors. The public's curiosity and speculation around their popular partnership, known as "Xihua," have been intense, with Shang Jiuxi's detailed account providing long-awaited answers. The shocking revelations of betrayal, the lack of commitment from He Jiuhua, and the premeditated nature of the split have shocked many fans. The narrative brings to light how one partner's actions significantly impacted the other's career and emotional well-being, drawing sympathy from netizens who feel Shang Jiuxi was unfairly targeted and silently endured a difficult situation.
The drama surrounding these popular crosstalk performers and the internal dynamics of the well-known Deyun She entertainment company continues to captivate the public interested in celebrity news. As the story unfolds, it highlights the complexities and challenges within the entertainment industry, particularly in managing public perception and maintaining professional relationships amidst personal conflicts.
