For whom is the gala meant?

The change of CCTV's Spring Festival Eve Gala from a program for the people to the stage for celebrities has disappointed its viewers time and again, says an article on the website www.rednet.cn. The following is an excerpt:

The Spring Festival Gala held by the CCTV began its first rehearsal a few days ago and the quality of the shows disappointed the audiences and the director team.

In these years, the annual gala evening has always had people longing for it before its start, while disappointing the viewers after it's over. Earlier, the gala evening was like a delicious meal placed before the people. What a happy thing it was to watch wonderful shows while reuniting with family members on Lunar New Year's Eve.