Andrea Innocenti The program BellaMa' , broadcast on Rai 2 , had to handle an interview that was supposed to discuss the television experience of Alberto Ravagnani , a contestant on the new season of Dancing with the Stars . Instead, host Pierluigi Diaco quickly diverted the discussion to the guest's more private life, raising questions about his love life after leaving the priesthood.
Pierluigi Diaco's invasive questions on BellaMa'
From the very beginning, Diaco focused on Ravagnani's sexual orientation. "Are you attracted to men or women?" he asked without preamble. The former priest, visibly uncomfortable, replied: "I'm attracted to women, but it's a question that has no basis..." The host didn't stop there, persisting with a second, more explicit question: "Have you already had sexual experience? Yes or no?"
The tone was directly invasive , forcing the guest to choose between transparency and respect for their privacy.
Ravagnani's clarification and Diaco's response
Ravagnani responded by pointing out the inappropriateness of the approach, stating, "You're putting me in a difficult position, taking me to a place where anyone here would be in difficulty." Diaco, however, defended his approach by arguing that the guest had chosen to publicly expose his story in his autobiographical book, and that his position therefore gave him the right to " clear our minds a little ."
The journalist concluded by asking: "Who is Alberto Ravagnani today?", leaving the interview with a hint of a violation of privacy.
Milly Carlucci's reaction and internal tensions at RAI
The host of Dancing with the Stars , Milly Carlucci , called the interview " chilling " and expressed clear fury toward Diaco. Sources within RAI have reported that the Dancing with the Stars working group expressed strong dissent, even calling for a "veto" on Diaco's future appearances in the connections to the Saturday night program. According to rumors, the discussion reached the management of Viale Mazzini, where a strict limitation on Diaco's presence in future programming related to the talent show was proposed.
Possible consequences for television connections
If the protest by the Dancing with the Stars team materializes, the contestants on the current season of the talent show may no longer appear as guests on BellaMa' in the coming weeks. In effect, this would be an internal embargo within RAI, designed to punish Diaco's " aggressive " approach and to protect the dignity of the guests. There are currently no official statements from management, but the tense atmosphere is being felt by both employees and the public, who have reacted on social media by calling the interview " surreal " and " violent ."
The debate escalated further online, with comments criticizing Diaco's editorial stance and defending Ravagnani's right to privacy. The affair demonstrated how delicate the lines between television promotion and respect for privacy can be, especially when the protagonists are well-known for their personal transformation.