CCTV host admits role in phony commercial

Zhao Zhongxiang, a 67-year-old veteran host for CCTV, China's National TV station, has admitted to starring in fake medicine commercials, but claimed he was unaware that of the law.

It follows criticism of cross talk star Hou Yaohua, who starred in 10 fake or unregistered medicine commercials.

Zhao was discovered by netizens to have starred in commercials promoting cures for blood pressure and rheumatism. On Friday, he admitted acting as guest host for two talk show programs, according to Chengdu Business Daily.