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A problematic debut
The program 'Se mi lasci non vale', hosted by Luca Barbareschi, made its debut with great expectations, but it soon turned out to be a resounding flop. The program, which aimed to explore the dynamics of love and conflicts between couples, obtained disastrous ratings, with a first episode that recorded only 1,8% of share. This result raised questions about its real ability to attract the public, already disappointed by a format that seemed too similar to 'Temptation Island', the well-known reality show on Canale 5.
The similarities with Temptation Island
Despite the authors and the presenter's claims about the differences between the two programs, the audience could not help but notice the similarities. Both formats focus on couples in crisis, but 'Se mi lasci non vale' tried to distinguish itself by introducing the figure of psychologists and coaches to facilitate communication between the participants. However, these additions were not enough to justify its existence on the television landscape, leading to a rapid loss of interest from viewers.
The decision to close the program
Rai's decision to close 'Se mi lasci non vale' two weeks before its scheduled end was final. Even an attempt to broadcast the program at different times did not bring the desired results. The public has shown that it wants fresh and innovative content, rather than re-runs of formats already seen. The early closure, scheduled for November 5, marks another disappointing chapter for the network, which must now think about how to renew its schedule and attract viewers again.
Luca Barbareschi's reactions
So far, Luca Barbareschi has not made any official statements regarding the closure of his program. From the beginning, the presenter had passionately defended the originality of the format, but now he finds himself having to deal with the failure of a project that had raised many expectations. His reaction will be interesting to observe, especially in a context in which Italian television is increasingly competitive and looking for new ideas to attract the public.
