Susanna Riva The twentieth edition of Dancing with the Stars closed its curtains on March 31st, leaving an indelible mark on its protagonists. Among the most talked-about faces, Barbara d'Urso and her dance coach Pasquale La Rocca enjoyed a blend of work, friendship, and a certain media frenzy that kept viewers glued to the show for two intense months.
During the broadcast, the two shared moments of training, aperitifs, and dinners, feeding an audience hungry for behind-the-scenes insights. However, with the conclusion of the competition, the "bubble" that surrounded them seems to have dissolved, and subsequent statements have revealed a new reality.
The End of the Harmony: Barbara d'Urso's Testimony
On the program Domenica In, the Neapolitan host explained that the intense daily routine of shared rehearsals and decisions had created an almost symbiotic attachment . "When the bubble ends, that attachment to that person ends too," she said, emphasizing that intense work was the true source of their closeness.
Despite claiming an emotional breakdown, Barbara d'Urso clarified that contact with Pasquale La Rocca continued even after the broadcast, demonstrating that professional respect has not been completely erased.
A final shot published in the spring, with a caption in Neapolitan dialect, showed their friendship still alive, at least until that moment.
The "jealousy" controversy and its epilogue
The debate erupted from the first episode of 2026, when Simona Ventura raised the question of whether Barbara d'Urso was "jealous" of Pasquale La Rocca and Ornella Muti . For two weeks, the media fueled the rumors, with both sides called to comment.
Ultimately, the host characterized the conflict as a soap opera constructed by others, declaring that she had "played" with the dynamics and ended the script in the third episode. "I decided it was over, the end," she concluded, implying that the suspense was more the product of a television script than a real emotional conflict.
New Perspectives: The Documentary Film on Barbara d'Urso
Alongside the debate over her relationship with Pasquale La Rocca, the host has attracted the attention of streaming platforms for a potential unfiltered docufilm . The project, currently unrelated to a specific production company, aims to chronicle her childhood, family difficulties, professional career, and private life, including her marriage and children.
According to rumors, the working title could be " Col cuore ," a reference to the motto Barbara d'Urso uses to describe her decisions. The prospect of speaking openly about the breakup with Mediaset would add a powerful element, capable of attracting fans and critics alike.
Meanwhile, Pasquale La Rocca expressed gratitude to the host, calling her a "true winner" of the recently concluded edition, and emphasized the professionalism she brought to the stage. These words, conveyed by Mara Venier, demonstrate mutual respect despite the differences that emerged.
The future remains shrouded in mystery, but the host seems ready to take control of the narrative, choosing to speak from the heart.