{
  "id": 16147601,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'It was so scary': Sally Yeh, 65, saved from stage fall in Chongqing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/showbiz-it-was-so-scary-sally-yeh-65-saved-from-stage-fall-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T04:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1561832/showbiz-it-was-so-scary-sally-yeh-65-saved-stage-fall-chongqing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong news outlet Dimsum Daily reported on a close call during a Cantopop concert at Chongqing, China, earlier this month. Veteran performer Sally Yeh, 65, was preparing to take the stage alongside her husband George Lam when she lost her balance during a lively performance of her hit song I Believe In Love. As Yeh turned towards the audience, she stumbled and came dangerously close to the stage's edge. Thankfully, a quick-thinking backup dancer leapt into action, catching Yeh around the waist and preventing a potentially serious fall. The incident, captured on video and shared widely online, elicited widespread relief and admiration for the dancer's swift reflexes. Fans praised the crew's professionalism, while some gently cautioned Yeh about the physical demands of her performances. After the harrowing experience, Yeh admitted to feeling disoriented and terrified by the dark stage surroundings. She thanked her young dancers for their bravery and expressed her appreciation for their quick actions. Despite the scare, Yeh and her team pressed on with their scheduled concert dates across mainland China.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Music industry veterans often make performing look effortless, but a recent concert in Chongqing, China, showed that live shows always carry risks.",
  "key_points": [
    "65-year-old veteran performer Sally Yeh saved from stage fall in Chongqing.",
    "Backup dancer caught Yeh around the waist, preventing serious injury.",
    "Yeh thanked dancers for bravery, expressed appreciation for quick actions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}