Memo Remigi recalls romance with Barbara D'Urso, critiques Mediaset departure

In an extensive interview, 88‑year‑old singer‑songwriter Memo Remigi reflected on his four‑year relationship with Italian TV presenter Barbara D'Urso. He said he supported her early career without favouritism and that the couple split when D'Urso wanted to start a family while he felt unready.

Remigi also commented on D'Urso’s later move to Rome and her rise to become a prominent face of Mediaset, noting that Pier Silvio Berlusconi “cleaned up” the network. He accused former colleague Serena Bortone of trying to push him out after the Jessica Morlacchi case and recounted his own resurgence on social media.

The interview touched on Remigi’s long career in Italian music and television, his wartime childhood memories, and his recent activities, including a new album and a viral Instagram video.