The story of how Nakai Masahiro and X-ko reached the 90 million yen settlement
In 2023, a dinner was planned for entertainment industry insider X-ko, Nakai Masahiro, and Fuji TV programming executive A-san. However, A-san canceled at the last minute, so Nakai and X-ko ended up dining alone. An incident occurred during the dinner, and Nakai's side resolved the situation by paying X-ko 90 million yen in settlement money through an agent.
X-ko said, "I still can't forgive him," and although the details of the incident have not been revealed, it has been reported that it has had a major impact on his mind and body.
The reality of Fuji TV executives and "entertaining female announcers"
The incident is said to be related to the entertainment culture of Fuji TV executives. A female announcer working at the station accused the president of Fuji TV of being a habitual 'entertainer for female announcers.' She also revealed that she herself had been 'offered' to a meal with Nakai by executive A. At the meal, another male talent beckoned the woman while completely naked, an unbelievable act. Although the victim refused, the abnormal entertainment culture within Fuji TV was highlighted.
Troubles may have influenced the cancellation of 'Dareka to Nakai'
It has been revealed that the program 'Dareka to Nakai', in which Nakai serves as MC, will end at the end of March 2025. It is rumored that this decision is not only the fault of the Fuji TV executives who caused the trouble, but also the damage to Nakai's own image. According to reports, while the settlement money and Mr. X's poor health were made public, Nakai's representative insisted that "there was no violent behavior whatsoever," but distrust remains among viewers and related parties.
Fuji TV's "tribute culture" and the growing voice of victims
Following Mr. X, a current female announcer at Fuji TV has confessed to a new victim, raising even more concerns about the "tribute culture" of the company's executives. With the power dynamics between the entertainment industry and TV stations and the inappropriate entertainment behind the scenes coming to light, further internal investigations are being called for. Issues that had been hidden until now are coming to light one after another, and the scandal involving a big name like Nakai Masahiro is developing into a situation where Fuji TV as a whole needs to improve its structure.
This trouble is not just a personal issue for Nakai Masahiro, but something that is deeply connected to the nature and entertainment culture of Fuji TV as a whole. Although the matter was brought to a temporary closure with a settlement payment, as more victims come forward, fundamental reforms are being called for to restore trust in the entertainment and television industries as a whole.
