Chiara Nava Pierluigi Diaco returns to the controversy that arose after his interview with Alberto Ravagnani during the BellaMa' show and has decided to publicly clarify his position. The journalist and television host acknowledged that he could have handled the conversation differently , admitting that he used an overly forceful tone. At the same time, however, he announced his intention to protect his reputation , entrusting his lawyers with the task of suing anyone who spread insinuations about alleged advances or approaches that never occurred.
Diaco commented on the matter in a statement released to ANSA, in which he reiterated that he accepts even the harshest criticism of his work, but that he is unwilling to tolerate what he considers insults to his personal and professional reputation.
Pierluigi Diaco admits his mistakes in an interview with Alberto Ravagnani.
In his statements, Pierluigi Diaco acknowledged that the interview with Alberto Ravagnani could have been conducted differently . In particular, he referred to comments received from RAI, which reportedly advised him that a less forceful tone would have been appropriate during the discussion with the priest.
The host also admitted that he was wrong to respond live on television to Milly Carlucci's comments, stressing that he should have avoided that type of reaction in front of the cameras.
Diaco also recounted what happened after the initial apology to Ravagnani during the broadcast. According to the journalist, if those statements had been followed by further, more informed and thorough apologies, the situation likely wouldn't have reached the magnitude it has.
The host then returned to another aspect of the story, previously addressed during the show Le Iene. Diaco explained that he had called Alberto Ravagnani into his dressing room before the interview , after learning that the priest was unaware of the show he would be appearing on.
His intention, he specified, was solely to fairly anticipate the topics and modalities of the televised debate . He added, however, that if he had said anything during that conversation that might upset Ravagnani, he was sorry, reiterating that he had had no intention of making him feel uncomfortable.
The announcement of the lawsuits for the insinuations about the alleged advances
While Pierluigi Diaco acknowledges having made mistakes in his professional handling of the affair, he also draws a clear line regarding the accusations and insinuations circulating about him.
" As I always have, I accept any kind of criticism, even the most scathing, about my work ," the journalist told ANSA. What he refuses, however, are innuendos he deems detrimental to his reputation as a man and a professional.
Diaco then announced that he has already asked his lawyers to proceed with complaints against anyone who has written or might write insinuations relating to advances or approaches that, according to his version, never occurred.
The host reiterated that he considers himself a serious and honest person and that he has a duty to defend not only himself, but also his family, his loved ones, his personal history, and Rai.
This stance comes as controversy continues to swirl over the interview with Alberto Ravagnani . Diaco acknowledges the possibility of having erred in his tone and handling of the televised debate, but firmly rejects any interpretation that might cast doubt on his personal and professional integrity.