# Barbara D’Urso media and personal life discussions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barbara-durso-media-and-personal-life-discussions > Updated: 2026-10-18T22:33:14.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Television presenter Barbara D’Urso has been the subject of various media discussions regarding her professional history and current personal life. Actress Elena Sofia Ricci recently defended D’Urso on the program ‘TvTalk’, highlighting the presenter’s past struggles for professional autonomy and emancipation. Ricci, who noted a 40-year friendship with D’Urso, stated that the presenter had previously faced obstacles to her career caused by her husband. Ricci emphasized D’Urso’s journey toward independence, focusing on her resilience rather than her artistic merits. In a subsequent interview on ‘Domenica In’ with Mara Venier, D’Urso addressed recent rumors concerning her role as a judge on ‘Ballando con le Stelle’. She expressed frustration regarding online speculation that she demanded excessive fees and luxury accommodations. During this same appearance, a live interview segment was interrupted by an unexpected phone call to Venier; D’Urso intercepted the call, noting that an unidentified individual appeared to be singing on the other end. D’Urso also shared details about her current lifestyle, noting that she lives in Milan with a friend and described her romantic life as non-existent. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Rai 1 reshuffles evening programming and viewership results Rai 1 has restructured its evening lineup, extending ‘Affari Tuoi’ and shifting prime-time fiction and ‘Porta a Porta’ schedules. Viewership remains highly competitive between major networks. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-discusses-career-rumors-on-domenica-in ### 2026-10-17: Elena Sofia Ricci defends Barbara D’Urso’s professional struggle Actress Elena Sofia Ricci defended Barbara D’Urso on ‘TvTalk’, revealing that D’Urso’s husband once prevented her from working, highlighting her long struggle for professional emancipation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elena-sofia-ricci-defends-barbara-dursos-professional-struggle --- Cite as: Barbara D’Urso media and personal life discussions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/barbara-durso-media-and-personal-life-discussions