During the third episode of Dancing with the Stars on Rai 1, the showdown between Barbara D’Urso and Ornella Muti unexpectedly deflated when D’Urso awarded the actress’s performance a 10 and commented, “I loved it. Beautiful, everything beautiful.” The episode, hosted by Milly Carlucci in a hussar or tamer’s jacket, ended at 1:43 PM.
How the On-Screen Drama Unfolded on Rai 1
Weeks of speculation regarding alleged jealousy and an on-air kiss between Ornella Muti and dance instructor Pasquale La Rocca set high expectations for the October 17 broadcast. Matano noted that Monica Guerritore is competitive and asked whether there was jealousy involving Ornella Muti, to which Guerritore responded that they have known each other since they were young girls, share a spirit of sisterhood, and noted that over-60 contestants defeat younger ones with sensual confidence. In the green room, Muti confided that she has not kissed anyone in 13 years and has remained single by choice because she had not encountered an energy that made her vibrate. Muti added that Pasquale arrived like an atomic bomb, making her rethink a male world she had put aside and suggesting something could exist between them. Explaining her connection with her partner, Muti stated that Pasquale has a strong masculine energy, is very gentile yet stern, and likely understood that too many reprimands would cause her to close up like an oyster, ultimately making her want to give of herself.
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Ivan Zazzaroni called the routine “fantastic and without errors,” while Carolyn Smith awarded an 8 alongside a sweep of 10s from the rest of the technical panel, including D’Urso. The broadcast also featured other routines, including Manuela Moreno and Carlo Aloia dancing at half past one to a shower of 10s, with Moreno biting her neck like a vampire, prompting Mariotto to declare that late-night horror-porn is permissible. Eugenio Finardi displayed empathy despite not being Fred Astaire, speaking about his three children and discovering at birth that Elettra had Down syndrome.
What the Judges and Contestants Said After the Paso Doble
While D’Urso kept her remarks brief, other figures on the panel attempted to probe deeper into the dynamic between Muti and her partner. Simona Ventura asked Muti about her prior remark that she had not kissed anyone in 13 years, questioning whether the actress had experienced any erotic dreams, to which Muti laughed and replied, “No…”
Guillermo Mariotto added that the pair breathed at a distance of three centimeters, a closeness he remarked he only shared with his cat. La Rocca later thanked Milly Carlucci for the partnership, describing Muti as someone he will keep in his heart, remarks that some observers interpreted as a veiled nod toward past tensions with his former partner. The broadcast also featured a psychodrama involving Anna Safroncik, who felt demotivated after three Saturdays because her teacher Leonardo Lini did not pay her as much attention as she wanted, complaining about a lack of dialogue and relationship. Lini replied that it was a complicated moment requiring effort from both sides. Barbara d’Urso criticized Safroncik as heavy, advising her that a teacher must hammer away and that she should be happy with a potential 10 even if she performs at a 7, or else the instructor will become demotivated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the third episode of Ballando con le stelle?
Ornella Muti and Pasquale La Rocca won the third episode broadcast on October 17, fueled by high scores for their paso doble.
What score did Barbara D’Urso give Ornella Muti?
Barbara D’Urso awarded the performance a score of 10, setting aside previous weeks of media-driven friction to praise the choreography and execution.
What did Ornella Muti say about her partnership with Pasquale La Rocca?
Muti stated that La Rocca arrived like an atomic bomb and made her rethink a male world she had put aside, noting that his strong masculine energy helped her overcome her natural shyness.