Rita De Crescenzo and Andrea Scanzi clash on television

During an appearance on the television program ‘È sempre Cartabianca’, TikToker Rita De Crescenzo engaged in a heated debate with journalist Andrea Scanzi regarding the nature of social media success.

Scanzi criticized De Crescenzo, suggesting she represents a trend where social media rewards individuals who lack specific talents, serving instead as a form of escapism through extreme or eccentric behavior. He noted that while she is successful at generating revenue, he does not view it as a positive societal signal.

De Crescenzo defended her popularity, stating that people enjoy her content because she shares her life in a sympathetic and entertaining way. The confrontation also extended to her ownership of a monkey, which Scanzi described as ‘ghastly’, leading to a disagreement over animal welfare.