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Rai controversy follows Pierluigi Diaco interview with Alberto Ravagnani
A television interview on Rai 2’s BellaMa’ has sparked widespread controversy and institutional backlash within the Italian public broadcaster. During the segment, host Pierluigi Diaco faced intense criticism for his questioning of guest Alberto Ravagnani, a former priest and current contestant on Ballando con le Stelle.
Reports indicate that Diaco pressed Ravagnani with insistent questions regarding his sexual orientation and private life, causing visible discomfort. Ravagnani defended his right to privacy, describing the encounter as a “violent and incorrect attack.”
The incident has caused significant friction between Rai departments. Milly Carlucci, host of Ballando con le Stelle, issued an official statement calling the interview “unacceptable” and reportedly barred her show’s participants from appearing on Diaco’s program. Diaco has responded by criticizing Carlucci for using Rai’s own platforms to settle scores.
The fallout has extended to regulatory and professional bodies. Formal complaints have been filed with the Order of Journalists and Codacons, citing potential violations of journalistic ethics and the dignity of the individual. Furthermore, the controversy has divided the Rai Board of Directors, with some members condemning the “inquisitorial tone” of the interview as a violation of the public service contract.
Entities
Alberto Ravagnani · Ballando con le Stelle · BellaMa’ · BellaMà · Milly Carlucci · Pierluigi Diaco · Rai · Rai 2
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diaco criticized the use of Rai resources to settle professional accounts between colleagues. www.bigodino.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diaco stated that Ravagnani’s public social media presence and previous interviews justified the questioning. www.notizie.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alberto Ravagnani expressed discomfort and requested privacy following the interview. www.vetrinatv.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pierluigi Diaco asked Alberto Ravagnani questions about his sexual life during an interview on ‘BellaMa’. www.vetrinatv.it · www.bigodino.it · www.notizie.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Milly Carlucci expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment of Ravagnani during the interview. www.bigodino.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pierluigi Diaco defended his interview as an act of journalism. www.notizie.it