Li Zimeng, veteran CCTV news anchor, stepped back from screen due to long-term health issues, now works behind the scenes, recent public appearances show her good condition.
Li Zimeng, a female anchor for CCTV News, has not appeared in public for several months, and rumors about her have been circulating widely online. Some say she was sidelined after secretly marrying and having a child, while others claim she was fired by CCTV for misconduct; there are even reports that she has long since emigrated overseas. Speculation of all kinds continues to abound.As a host familiar to viewers for many years, her sudden disappearance from the screen has inevitably sparked public concern.
These online rumors are all false; Li Zimeng has not experienced the alleged misfortune, but has voluntarily requested a leave of absence due to health reasons.
On screen, Li Zimeng has always appeared calm and composed before the cameras of *Xinwen Lianbo*, delivering the news with a steady and unhurried pace. Few people realize that she has long been plagued by various health issues:When her thyroid nodules flare up, she finds it extremely difficult to even speak; unstable blood pressure causes her to suffer from persistent dizziness and discomfort; and, compounded by cervical spondylosis resulting from years of high-intensity work, she frequently experiences numbness in her upper limbs when moving them. She persevered through her work for nearly half a year, but ultimately found the high-intensity, round-the-clock schedule in the broadcast studio too much to bear, leading her to take a break.Li Zimeng joined CCTV at the age of 23 and, by the age of 28, had become the youngest female anchor in the history of *Xinwen Lianbo*. In the past, she has handled urgent live scripts as short as 8 minutes and 45 seconds, delivering them word for word immediately upon receiving them.Known for her tenacious professional attitude, her decision to voluntarily suspend her on-air duties clearly demonstrates how severe her physical condition has become.
During her
break, Li Zimeng was not affected by online rumors. She has now successfully transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role, where she is responsible for final script reviews and program voiceovers, no longer needing to maintain the constantly tense state required for on-air work.She made a public appearance in April looking relaxed and cheerful, and in May she attended a coffee-related event, appearing completely at ease—a stark contrast to the poised and professional image of a news anchor that viewers had come to associate with her.
Now 52 years old, Li Zimeng remains single, managing her life independently in a fulfilling and orderly manner, undisturbed by outside gossip. As people approach 50, it’s inevitable to be plagued by various chronic illnesses, and having passed the midpoint of one’s career, one inevitably faces all sorts of challenges.In the past, many viewers assumed that the anchors of *Xinwen Lianbo* were tireless ironmen, but in reality, they too are affected by illness; they too may shift their focus in the professional field they’ve dedicated half their lives to; and they too can live a life that aligns with their own desires—stable and grounded—even without a partner by their side.
In the future, when you come across unsubstantiated rumors online, there’s no need to share or spread them carelessly. Everyone has their own rhythm in life; taking good care of your own daily life is what truly matters.
