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| Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang Face Fresh Speculation After Baby Boy Claims Trend Again. (Credits: HK On/Weibo) |
The question that refuses to disappear for Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang is back on China's trending charts. Fresh online claims alleging the couple secretly welcomed a baby boy in the United States have reignited one of entertainment's longest-running rumours, drawing thousands of comments from fans and curious onlookers alike. Despite years of speculation, alleged sightings and endless theories, the pair have never publicly confirmed whether they have become parents, leaving social media to fill the silence with yet another round of detective work.
The rumours have followed the couple for well over a year. Not long after Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang confirmed their relationship in 2024, speculation began circulating that Xu had travelled overseas for prenatal appointments.
While gossip spread rapidly across social platforms, the pair largely stayed focused on their careers before later surprising fans by announcing that they had legally registered their marriage on December 2, 2024.
Questions about a possible child intensified when photographers captured Xu Yiyang's mother alongside a nanny carrying an infant into the underground parking area of Huang Zitao’s residence. The images immediately fuelled theories that the couple had already become parents.
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| Celebrity Couple Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang Draw Attention as Baby Claims Resurface |
Yet the situation became more puzzling as Xu Yiyang continued appearing in livestreams, variety programmes and promotional activities without displaying any obvious signs that would satisfy online detectives convinced they had already solved the case.
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The discussion has now exploded again after the hashtag surrounding claims that Xu Yiyang gave birth in the United States returned to social media's trending rankings.
Several users claimed relatives had supposedly encountered the couple overseas during a hospital stay, while others confidently pointed to their location tags as proof they knew what happened.
Unsurprisingly, none of the claims came with verifiable evidence, but that has done little to slow the conversation.
Some fans believe the repeated rumours suggest there may be more to the story than the public currently knows and have grown increasingly amused by how often the topic resurfaces, that the alleged secret has become the entertainment industry's worst-kept secret.
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One reason the debate continues is the carefully defined response previously issued by Huang Zitao's studio.
In a statement released in June 2025, the studio firmly rejected allegations related to surrogacy and stated that legal action would be pursued against individuals spreading false information.
However, the statement drew attention because it focused specifically on denying those claims while making no direct comment on whether the couple had naturally welcomed a child or whether a birth had taken place in the United States.
Addressing allegations tied to legal concerns requires an immediate and clear response, while personal family matters remain firmly within the boundaries of private life. In effect, the statement drew a bright line around what the studio considered unacceptable rumours while leaving questions about the couple's family life unanswered.
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There is also the practical public relations angle. Entertainment fans have long memories. If a celebrity flatly denies something that later proves true, credibility can suffer.
By neither confirming nor denying parenthood, the couple have effectively left the conversation suspended in mid-air, frustrating some observers while giving themselves maximum flexibility in the future.
The strategy also mirrors the couple's earlier relationship journey. Before officially revealing their marriage, romance rumours were repeatedly discussed online for months. That history has led some netizens to wonder whether today's silence could eventually end with another unexpected announcement.
Adding to the headlines, Huang Zitao recently faced separate attention after traffic authorities penalised him over an illegal parking incident and an issue involving vehicle registration procedures. His studio later apologised publicly, stating that he accepted responsibility and had promptly cooperated with the relevant authorities. The studio also clarified that reports describing the vehicle as illegally modified were inaccurate, explaining that only the exterior colour had been changed.
For now, the biggest question remains unanswered. Did Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang secretly welcome a baby boy in the United States, or is this simply another celebrity rumour that has taken on a life of its own?