Huang Xiaoming celebrates Chinese New Year in Fujian, quietly takes his mother to a temple for blessings.

On January 30th, Chinese male star Huang Xiaoming was spotted in photos taken on Matsu Island in Fujian province, accompanied not by Ye Ke, but by his mother. The mother and son duo were seen holding hands as they went to pray at the Matsu Temple, attracting a lot of attention. Many praised Huang Xiaoming for being approachable and friendly. However, the absence of Ye Ke in the photos has once again sparked speculation about the relationship between the two.

After his divorce from Yang Ying (Angelababy) in January 2022, 47-year-old Huang Xiaoming found love with 15-year-younger internet celebrity Ye Ke in September last year. However, Ye Ke’s high-profile controversial statements during live streams have repeatedly put the couple in the spotlight. Under public pressure, Huang Xiaoming publicly apologized for the incidents and vowed to handle his personal affairs better while quietly deleting previous posts confirming their relationship.

Sharp-eyed netizens discovered on December 2nd last year that Huang Xiaoming’s information on Baidu had been updated to show Ye Ke’s status changed from “girlfriend” to “ex-girlfriend” in the “personal relationships” section.

Recently, Huang Xiaoming made a low-key visit to the Matsu Temple. In a leaked video, he was seen wearing a duckbill hat, a purple shirt, and a red jacket. Despite seeming a bit resigned to the enthusiastic greetings from fans, Huang Xiaoming responded with a friendly smile. It was revealed that Huang Xiaoming’s visit was to accompany his mother to pray in Fujian’s Matsu Island. Observers noted that Ye Ke was nowhere to be seen, fueling further rumors about their relationship.

During the Lunar New Year, Huang Xiaoming continued to share his daily life on Weibo. On January 31st, he posted a picture of a table full of dishes prepared by his mother, expressing his happiness at the familiar tastes. It seems his mood was unaffected by the ongoing speculation.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoming’s ex-wife Angelababy was recently photographed celebrating the New Year in Hong Kong with their 8-year-old son “Little Sponge,” without Huang Xiaoming’s presence as in previous years. Angelababy also shared multiple photos on Weibo, with their son’s face partly obscured by emojis, revealing a striking resemblance to a mini version of Huang Xiaoming.

In a recent ranking of celebrity popularity based on search volume by Baidu for the year 2024, Huang Xiaoming ranked third, surpassing other stars like Shen Teng, Ma Li, and Zhao Liying. Despite the box office disappointment of his film “The Man with the Toupee” and his average performance on variety shows, his relationship with Ye Ke has kept him in the spotlight, making him a topic of public discussion.