TVI's 'Dois às 10' sparks controversy over host's weight comments

On 22 July 2026, TikTok creator Ana Rita Barros appeared on TVI’s morning talk show ‘Dois às 10’ alongside hosts Claudio Ramos and Cristina Ferreira. During the interview, Ramos questioned Barros about her weight, stating, “Não posso apresentar um programa de televisão… onde se normalize que alguém com 120 kg está bem,” and later added, “Eu não acho que sejas feliz desta forma.” Barros said she felt “atacada” and described Ramos’s remarks as bordering on prejudice, though she praised Ferreira for her supportive listening.

In a separate segment of the same programme, Ferreira responded to a viewer’s message about singer Ruth Marlene, noting that the artist “deu um concerto e chorou em palco” and emphasizing that such moments should not be reduced to superficial judgments. The episode generated a mixed reaction on social media, with many defending the hosts while others criticized the handling of the topics.