Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao Speaks About Ants Problem & Posts Cryptic Post About “Leaving S’pore” Soon

Lest you didn’t know, popular Taiwanese host Matilda Tao lives in Singapore as  “study mama”, whereby she’s accompanying her son who’s studying here.

But she might be leaving soon.

And before that, she spoke about a problem you probably didn’t expect.

Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao Speaks About Ants Problem & Posts Cryptic Post About “Leaving S’pore” Soon

Tao has taken to social media to address a common Singapore household issue – ants. The TV personality shared a video showing tiny ants invading leftover food in her home.

In her social media post, Tao described how the small insects would even “commit suicide” in her water dispenser. The desperate mom reached out to her followers for solutions to tackle these persistent pests.

But in a separate social media update on Threads, Tao seemed to imply that her Singapore stay might be ending soon. She posted a photo of her husband Lee Li-ren with their dog, noting that her role as an education-supporting parent is coming to an end. “I’ll be home soon,” she wrote, reflecting on the emotional challenges of family separation during her time in Singapore.

I don’t know what is more surprising; she leaving Singapore, or that people still use Threads.

Who is Matilda Tao?

If you’re a Gen-Z, you might not know who she is.

Matilda Tao, born on October 29, 1969, is a prominent Taiwanese singer, television host, and author.

She graduated from National Chengchi University and has built an impressive career hosting various television shows, including One Million Star, Love Lecture, and Entertainment News.

Most of us know her through her hosting shows.

In 2005, Matilda married Taiwanese actor Lee Lee-zen, and together they have two children.

She relocated to Singapore in January 2024 with her 15-year-old son, who now attends an international school here.

While her husband remains in Taipei with their two dogs, and their 17-year-old daughter studies in America, Tao continues to maintain her career by traveling between Singapore and Taiwan.

Tao has also expanded her career into Singapore’s media landscape, hosting The Matilda Show on Mediacorp’s radio station Love 972, which airs weekdays from 11am to noon.