Andrea Innocenti Ilary Blasi, a well-known face on Big Brother , recently participated in an interview in which she addressed the issue of television flops without filters . The host stated that she has had numerous unfortunate moments and that she treats them with the same ease she takes in successes, maintaining that experimentation inevitably involves risks.
During the chat, Blasi emphasized that failures don't scare her: "I don't worry if a show doesn't win, it's part of the flow ." She explained that she's said "no" to many proposals, but also doesn't regret the "yeses" she's accepted, because every experience, good or bad, is enriching . This attitude allows her to accept the audience's variability and not fear judgment.
Ilary Blasi's flops: confessions and mentality
Of the programs cited, 2021's Star in The Star stands out as the most emblematic example. The show closed with an 11,2% share , a figure Blasi herself called "terrible" but also "hilarious." She recalled reassuring the team by saying, "We're doing zeppetti," a reference to the number 11 in bingo, to ease the tension.
Despite the numbers, Blasi said he retains a positive memory, demonstrating how the playful aspect prevails over audience results.
Star in The Star, a low-share experiment
Launched as an experiment in light entertainment , the format focused on a mix of music and gags. When ratings dropped to around 11%, the host faced criticism, but she chose not to monitor ratings daily, preferring to focus on entertainment. This approach highlighted her ability to separate personal value from the audience's numerical evaluation.
Big Brother VIP, the seventeenth episode: key moments
The seventh night of the season of Big Brother VIP offered a series of confrontations and dramatic twists. Marina and Guendalina, finalists, faced Valeria Marini in a heated exchange, exchanging barbs and laughter. Actor Alex Belli appeared for a "treasure hunt" inside the house, handing out cards that sparked curiosity, but his presence was short-lived, ending shortly after the game.
Meanwhile, Carmen Di Pietro had the chance to hug her children Alessandro and Carmelina again, an emotional moment broadcast live. However, her stay was short-lived: she was the sixth person eliminated from the episode, with televoting awarding her 15% of the vote, behind Andreas (35%), Valeria (32%), and Giulia (18%).
The nominations and Andreas' decision
At the end of the show, Ilary Blasi introduced a new dynamic: the most voted contestant, Andreas, had to choose whether to save all the women or all the men, including himself. He opted for the female group. Next, the finalists had to nominate a contestant to send to the televote; they chose Varsi, who also dragged Andreas down with her, putting both of them at risk of elimination.
Commentator Selvaggia Lucarelli labeled Guendalina Tavassi a "bully" after a kitchen argument with Federica Morello, sparking an emotional scene in which Guendalina shed tears. The nominations round then saw Giulia and Danto among the most voted, alongside Andreas and Varsi, determining who would have to leave the house permanently.
Blasi's account of his flops and his account of the evening of Big Brother VIP show two sides of the same television world: on the one hand, the ability to accept mistakes as a natural part of a career; on the other, the swiftness with which audiences and the media react to every twist and turn in a reality show. Both narratives underscore the importance of a light-hearted but informed approach to public scrutiny.