Francesca Manzini and Adriana Volpe Express Discontent on ‘Grande Fratello VIP’ Amidst Declining Ratings
The first few weeks of ‘Grande Fratello VIP’ (GF VIP) 2026 are proving challenging for contestants, with early signs of dissatisfaction emerging among prominent participants like Francesca Manzini and Adriana Volpe. This discontent coincides with disappointing viewership numbers, raising concerns about the reality show’s future.
Francesca Manzini’s Regret
Francesca Manzini, known for her appearances on ‘Striscia la Notizia’ and as a commentator on programs like ‘Quarto Grado’ and ‘Dritto e Rovescio,’ voiced her longing for more substantive discussions. “I had a great time at Nuzzi and Del Debbio talking about serious things: culture, information, society, customs, politics,” she stated, expressing a preference for the intellectual engagement offered by those programs Libero.
Manzini’s comments suggest a disconnect between her usual function and the dynamics within the GF VIP house, where personal conflicts and emotional reactions often take center stage. Following a disagreement with Renato Biancardi, who labeled her “fake,” Manzini expressed frustration at feeling unheard Libero.
Adriana Volpe’s Emotional Outburst
Adriana Volpe also experienced a moment of vulnerability, expressing a strong desire to leave the GF VIP house. “I would really like to be home now! I want to move home. I feel really bad right now. I have to start from here, because I can’t do it. Enough, I no longer have any sense here,” she reportedly said Libero. This outburst followed tensions and emotional exchanges with Antonella Elia.
Declining Ratings and Potential Closure
The early episodes of GF VIP 2026 have underperformed in viewership. The premiere episode garnered a 18.4% share, while the second episode saw an average share of 14.3% (with 1,672,000 viewers) Libero. These figures are significantly lower than ‘The Voice Generations’ (23.2%).
The combination of contestant discontent and declining ratings has fueled speculation about the possibility of an early closure for the reality show Libero.
Francesca Manzini’s Instagram profile can be found here.