Andrea Innocenti Big Brother VIP is experiencing a moment of intense tension: on the one hand, a famous showgirl is facing public criticism; on the other, audience data indicates a decline in public interest. In this article, we return to Federico Fashion Style's comments, analyze the most recent viewing statistics, and take stock of the episode aired on November 2nd.
Federico Fashion Style interviewed: he defends Valeria Marini and denounces the House
During a chat on A Tutto Gossip , the nationally renowned stylist expressed concern for Valeria Marini 's well-being inside the Big Brother VIP house . The hairstylist said the situation in the house resembles "a dirty factory" where the star is constantly ridiculed.
“I hope Valeria walks out of that door now,” he said, stressing that a person of her caliber deserves respect, especially from younger people.
An invitation to leave the game
Federico explained that, although the showgirl has typically "star" moments and sometimes "childish" behavior, these aspects are part of her public persona.
However, in Big Brother VIP, personality is "emptied" and transformed into a mere number, which, in his opinion, is unfair. The interviewee also clarified that he declined an invitation to participate in the reality show because he prefers to dedicate time to his daughter during a delicate period.
Charges against Giancarlo Danto
Another key point of the interview concerns Giancarlo Danto. Fashion Style recounted an incident that occurred at his salon, in which Danto allegedly called Valeria and proposed a fake relationship to gain visibility. "Valeria immediately refused," Federico stated, adding that Danto attempted to justify the incident as a joke from "Scherzi a Parte," but the chronology doesn't confirm this. The hairdresser's comment describes Danto as a dancer desperately seeking the spotlight.
The numbers show a decline: Big Brother VIP ratings
According to the most recent data, the current edition of Big Brother VIP averaged 1.784.000 viewers with a 16,4% share . This is lower than the previous spring season, which averaged around two million viewers. The format, originally conceived for prime time, is now relegated to a late-night slot: it starts at 10:00 PM and often continues past 1:00 AM, transforming into a late-night program . Demographic data shows a slight decline in female viewership (19,6% share) and a decline in viewership among the 25-34 age group, while maintaining a still robust 25% share among twenty-thirty year-olds. Regionally, programming is strongest in the South (26% in Sicily), while the North shows a marked decline (13% in Lombardy).
The November 2nd episode: clashes, nominations, and Jonathan's exit
On Friday, November 2nd, the fifteenth episode saw a series of conflicts. Alex Belli, isolated in a sort of "Robinson Crusoe" situation, attacked Marina La Rosa, declaring, "I've had such a good time without you ." Tensions escalated when, in the Cloud, Marina nominated Valeria Marini as "tired ," but televoting stopped the decision. Subsequently, the public saved Alex Belli, Piera Meloni, and Carmen Di Pietro, while Jonathan Kashanian was definitively eliminated. The voting dynamic revealed a rift: Valeria, Andreas Müller, and Giulia Provvedi advanced to the second round, but Valeria Marini and Alessandro Varsi ultimately remained in the competition.
During the show, Valeria exchanged heated words with Alex, Danto, Guendalina, and Marina, accusing him of "delivering her a jealous note" against Federica, while Alex claimed that the message was written by him eight episodes earlier. The atmosphere further heated up when the contestants had to face an "Addams Family"-themed challenge, failing to earn the grocery budget.