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Grande Fratello Vip faces insect scare as finalists are announced
In May 2026 the contestants of Grande Fratello Vip noticed tiny insects on their shirts, initially thought to be lice. Raimondo Todaro was the first to point them out, soon followed by Raul Dumitras and Renato Biancardi. The alarm prompted an urgent disinfestation of the Casa, with Alessandra Mussolini and Adriana Volpe leading a two‑hour cleaning of cushions, sofas and the garden using vacuums, sponges and detergents. No definitive identification was made; the insects were described as tiny flying insects rather than true lice.
While the house dealt with the pest issue, the competition progressed. Lucia Ilardo was named the third finalist, sparking discussion about alliances and strategies. Renato Biancardi and Raul Dumitras emerged as the leading candidates for the fourth finalist spot, with online polls showing a close race. Tensions rose as Antonella Elia accused Renato of courting Lucia solely to win, leading to a heated exchange in which Raimondo defended Renato. Additional doubts were raised about Lucia’s closeness to Renato before the final, and debates continued over strategic moves among the remaining participants.