Sanremo Singer’s Vulgar Remark Towards Radio Hosts Sparks Outrage

A veteran singer at the Sanremo Music Festival is facing criticism after allegedly making a derogatory comment about two radio presenters. The incident, which occurred during a previous festival edition, has resurfaced and ignited a debate about sexism within the Italian music industry.

The Incident Unfolds

Andrea Delogu, a radio and television personality, recounted the experience in a recent interview on the Skuola.net podcast, which gained traction on TikTok. Delogu, who hosted the live broadcast for Rai Radio 2 during several Sanremo Festivals (2016, 2018, 2020, and 2021), described how a “much loved and very adult” singer greeted her and a colleague before departing and uttering a vulgar insult directed at both women. Source

“He arrived, greeted me and the girl he was driving with, I won’t even say her name because I don’t want to embarrass anyone, then we left and he said: ‘Who are these two… the insult with the T’,” Delogu stated. Source

Delogu’s Reaction and Reflections

Delogu expressed her surprise and amusement that a well-known artist would resort to such language simply because they were women. She admitted that she only learned of the comment after the interview had concluded and expressed regret that she hadn’t been informed sooner, as she would have confronted him. Source

Despite the unpleasant experience, Delogu highlighted the existence of respectful and considerate artists within the industry, citing Renzo Arbore as an example of someone who consistently treats others with kindness. Source

Ongoing Concerns About Sexism

The resurfacing of this incident has prompted renewed discussion about sexism and disrespectful behavior towards women in the Italian entertainment world. Whereas the singer’s identity remains undisclosed, the story serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by women in the industry. Source