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ABC Announcer Cries as She Announces Her Marriage Live on TV

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Japanese TV announcer Saya Oishi has announced her marriage live on air, becoming emotional as she shared the news.

Oishi works for the ABC television network and made the announcement during the morning show "Ohaasa."

She revealed that she has married a fellow announcer, Rikuto Konishi. Both work as broadcasters, though it is not confirmed if they work at the same station.

During the live broadcast, Oishi began to cry as she spoke about her marriage, saying, "This is unbelievable..."

Fans reacted quickly online, expressing surprise and joy. Many wrote comments such as "Really!?" after hearing the news.

Some viewers praised the couple, calling them a "beautiful pair." Others said they had noticed Oishi looking especially radiant recently, possibly linked to her happiness.

The reveal of a marriage between two announcers has generated strong public interest, as such relationships are seen as notable in Japanese media.

Marriages between TV personalities often attract wide attention in Japan, especially when announced live on air rather than through a written statement.

Fans have expressed their support for the couple online, wishing them happiness in their new life together.

The story quickly spread across social media, with many users sharing their excitement about the announcement.

Vocabulary10 words

announcer
someone whose job is to talk on TV or radio
announcement
when someone tells important news
broadcaster
a person who works in TV or radio
emotional
showing strong feelings
reveal
to tell something that was not known before
radiant
looking very happy and healthy
viewers
people who watch a TV show
notable
important enough to be noticed
live broadcast
a TV show happening in real time, not recorded
support
kind words or help for someone

Quiz

1. How did Saya Oishi share her marriage news?
2. Who did Oishi marry?
3. How did fans react to the news?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Japanese TV _____ Saya Oishi has announced her marriage live on air, becoming emotional as she shared the news.

Oishi works for the ABC television network and made the _____ during the morning show "Ohaasa."

She revealed that she has married a fellow announcer, Rikuto Konishi. Both work as _____.

During the live broadcast, Oishi began to _____ as she spoke about her marriage, saying, "This is unbelievable..."

Fans reacted quickly online, expressing surprise and _____.

Some viewers praised the couple, calling them a "_____ pair."

The reveal of a marriage between two announcers has generated strong public _____.

Marriages between TV personalities often attract wide attention in Japan, especially when announced live on air rather than through a written _____.

Fans have expressed their support for the couple online, wishing them _____ in their new life together.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do you think fans got so excited about this marriage announcement?
  2. Do you think it is a good idea to announce personal news like marriage on live TV? Why or why not?
  3. How do celebrities in your country usually share personal news like marriage?
  4. What do you think about two people with the same job, like announcers, getting married?

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