Jessie J wins Chinese music variety show

English singer Jessie J on Friday became the first foreign winner of a popular Chinese music variety show.

Jessie J competed with six other well-known Chinese singers to be the "King of singers" on the variety show "Singer" broadcast by Hunan TV.

Other candidates include Chinese rock musician and composer Wang Feng, ethnic Mongolian singer, songwriter and composer Tenggel and singer Zhang Shaohan, also known as Angela Chang, from the southeastern Chinesen island region Taiwan.

Jessie J (middle) with the other six candidates (from left to right) Huo Zun, Zhang Shaohan, Wang Feng, Tenggel, Hua Chenyu, Li Quan. /VCG Photo

The singers vied for the final spot through two rounds of competition Friday. Jessie J performed "Bang Bang" and "I will always love you."

Jessie J performed "Bang Bang" with Coco Lee. /VCG Photo

Notably, while presenting a traditional folk song, Tenggel combined it with a multi-cultural style.

Jessie J's performances at the 2018 "Singer" have drawn a large Chinese audience. She said she did not participate in the show for an award but to bring more good works to the audience.

(CGTN)