Erika Malandra When Carolyn Smith he speaks, he doesn't mince his words. And the interview with New Tv is no exception. In a direct attack, the president of the jury of Dancing with the Stars accused Raymond Todaro of having shown poor gratitude towards Milly Carlucci and the program that made him grow as a professional.
Carolyn Smith vs. Todaro, the back-and-forth on Instagram
This is how the choreographer begins Carolyn Smith. “I understand that he wanted to pursue a career elsewhere,” she said, “but I can’t forgive him for his lack of respect towards Milly. Leaving without a discussion, without talking about it first, was the wrong move. And then, when he left, he started badmouthing those who had always supported him.”
The words did not go unnoticed. After a few hours, the response of Raymond Todaro she didn't keep us waiting. A post on Instagram, clear and direct. With a tone that leaves no room for misunderstanding, the former professor of Friends he reiterated that he was disappointed by the words of Carolyn Smith. And the answer is dry: "Find an interview where I spoke badly of Milly or the program." These are the words of the maestro, Todaro suggested that before making accusations, it was better to have concrete evidence.
Todaro responds to Carolyn Smith: “I never spoke badly of Milly or the program”
But it didn't stop there. The His message continues with an openness to discussion: “I am available, but only in respect of the truth. And what you have described is not my truth.” A clear invitation to clarify things.
In the meantime, Dancing with the Stars is preparing to celebrate its first 20 years of television life. In May 2025 a special edition will be broadcast, with historical contestants and dancers returning to the stage. Among those confirmed, Carolyn Smith and Selvaggia Lucarelli, while the presence of Guillermo Mariotto remains in the balance. The special edition, which will air from May 9 on Rai 1, will be an opportunity to see again the faces that have made the history of the program, but also to discover the new masters who will enter the next season. Milly Carlucci, as always, at the helm of an edition that promises to excite and celebrate the twenty years of success of the show.