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| Ride the Wind 2025 Crowns Cecilia Yip as Champion, Girl Group Formed |
It was an emotional rollercoaster in the middle of Mongolia’s vast grasslands as the final night of Sisters Who Make Waves 6 (aka Ride the Wind 2025) aired on 7 June — and yes, the show served everything from standing ovations to serious side-eyes.
Topping the season and stealing hearts across generations, 62-year-old Hong Kong legend Cecilia Yip made history as the oldest contestant to ever take home the crown. The crowd went wild as she was named Season 6 Champion, proving age really is just a number. Known for her iconic roles in classics like Legend of the White Snake, Cecilia lit up the stage with her poise, passion, and quiet fire from day one.
And she’s not done yet.
In a heartfelt post after her win, Cecilia reflected on her 40+ years in showbiz and wrote, “I still carry the heart to explore. I will continue to walk on the stage of life, dancing through the waves with courage.” Absolute icon behaviour.
🌟 Final 10-Member Debut Group:
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Cecilia Yip (Champion)
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Wang Luodan (Best Captain Award)
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Wu Xuanyi
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Li Sheng
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Patty Hou
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Song Yanfei
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Zhu Xudan
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Guan Yue
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Luo Yutong
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Zhang Xiaowan
Wang Luodan also picked up the Best Captain award for the season, while Wu Xuanyi — who’s now on her third idol group debut — made it into the final lineup, though her fans weren’t thrilled about her limited screen time. “Deserved better edit,” they said. And they weren’t wrong.
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😢 Surprises, Snubs & a Little Bit of Controversy
Taiwanese host Patty Hou, who debuted at age 47, gave one of the night’s most moving speeches, tearfully saying she never imagined this kind of moment would happen for her. But not everyone was clapping. A wave of criticism hit her online, with netizens accusing her of being too stiff in performances and giving her the nickname “Hu Shui” — slang for ‘slacking off’. Ouch.
Then there’s Li Sheng, whose stunning group performance of Monalisa (originally by Tan Jianci) somehow pulled in shockingly low votes, sparking major debate about the voting system. Meanwhile, former SNH48 idol Li Yitong ended up just one rank shy of debuting, finishing in 11th. Fans? Absolutely gutted.
And let’s not forget Chen Derong, another fan-favourite who was expected to make the cut but didn’t. Socials are still buzzing with “she was robbed” posts.
🗣️ What Viewers Are Saying:
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“This show has too much talking and not enough actual performances.”
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“Cecilia Yip is an inspiration. Period.”
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“Justice for Li Yitong and Li Sheng!”
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“Lip-syncing again? Please.”
Despite some viewers grumbling about the show’s long runtime, lip-sync suspicions, and confusing results, one message came through loud and clear: it’s never too late to chase your dream.
From its early days of showcasing 30+ year-old female celebs breaking stereotypes, Sisters Who Make Waves has now completed six bold seasons — and it's still rewriting the rules of C-pop, one wave at a time. Whether you're 22 or 62, if you’ve got the guts and grace, you’ve got a shot.
Final thoughts?
Cecilia Yip didn’t just ride the wave. She became it. 🌊