On November 14, 2026, the seventh episode of Dancing with the Stars aired on Rai 1, hosted by Milly Carlucci.
The broadcast featured an emotional moment for Monica Guerritore, who entered the dance floor without a wig to reveal her growing hair following an illness, The Messenger reported.
Guillermo Mariotto called Barbara D’Urso false and sprayed a bottle of perfume near her, prompting the presenter to deliver an ultimatum to the host: “Milly choose, me or him,” as noted by Today.
Alberto Ravagnani appeared in the studio alongside his mother, discussing the fallout from an interview controversy, according to reporting by National Daily. Alberto Ravagnani admitted in his pre-performance clip: “I can’t sleep anymore, I’ve felt the blow (complaint on the way?, ed.).” Francesca Fialdini reopened the debate by questioning him: “Did you think you could unleash all this?”
The conflict between Mariotto and D’Urso escalated during the latter half of the program. Carolyn Smith, the jury president, was also involved as the transmission was interrupted before returning to the air.
Mariotto defended his actions by claiming he noticed a bad odor in the studio since the beginning of the broadcast. “So, since this concerns me, I ask you to move on: I’ve made my decision and Milly knows it!” she said, according to Today. Zazzaroni requested that Mariotto apologize clearly, while Alberto Matano offered to switch places with D’Urso to sit next to Mariotto.
Carlucci attempted to smooth things over, and Mariotto defended himself by saying, “I’ve been smelling bad since the beginning of the episode.” “It is known that there are rats in Saxa Rubra, there is a stench, he was referring to that, it’s true!” Before the final ultimatum, panel members also clashed over Nikita Perotti’s choreography, with Mariotto accusing other dancers of being jealous of the young maestro.
Addressing Noemi Bocchi, Ventura remarked, “I hope you get to host a reality show.” “Reality TV awaits you next year,” in remarks highlighted by National Daily, which also served as a jab at Ilary Blasi, who hosts reality shows on Canale 5 such as Grande Fratello Vip.
Alessandro Matri continued his steady growth in the competition, while Noemi Bocchi secured four tens from the judges.
Ornella Muti returned to the competition alongside Pasquale La Rocca following a shoulder injury that forced her to stop the previous week. During the broadcast, Muti and Barbara d’Urso came face-to-face, resulting in chaos and further arguments involving Mariotto.
Monica Guerritore and partner Luca Urso claimed the top spot of the evening, while Jimmy Ghione and Anastasia Kuzmina were eliminated late in the night, Corriere della Sera reported.
The dispute intensified when Mariotto sprayed perfume in the direction of D’Urso and complained about an unpleasant odor in the studio, leading the former Mediaset presenter to demand that Carlucci choose between them, Today reported.
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