toDancing with the stars‘ they have “which took my polemical character. Every year there is one and this year it was me.” Sonia Bruganelli dose not mince words in the interview with Francesca Fagnani in the third program of ‘Belve’ which will be broadcast on Tuesday 3 December on Rai2. The entrepreneur, the ex-wife of Paolo Bonolis and now linked to the dancer Angelo Madonia, on Dancing with the Stars she was the protagonist of repeated fights with the jury Selvaggia Lucarelli.
Bruganelli reveals, regarding Milly Carlucci’s Saturday night program, that she felt she was being used “as a polemical character” and attributes The success of the program this year is precisely because of the controversies that happened with her during the episodes.
In the study of ‘Belve’, Bruganelli says that “at the beginning he believed that someone was interested in seeing how I improved in dancing”, but then “actually, when I started to see that my choreography survived 50 seconds and those of others one minute and 30 seconds, and instead the back and forth with the jury lasted a long time, I said: could it be that I am less interested in dancing and so it really was”. “Do you mean that everything was built on that purpose?”, asks Fagnani. “Of course, it’s obvious” replied Bruganelli. “What I did was relative as what was interesting was to create hype around the controversies that worked more than ever this year.”
“Was it a good experience?” Fagnani asks her again. “In short” is the dry answer from Bruganelli who still talks during the interview about her experience with ballando, her relationship with Angelo Madonia, her ex-husband Paolo Bonolis and many other topics.
What role does controversy play in the success of reality TV shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Interview: Sonia Bruganelli Discusses Her Role on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and the impact of Controversy on Entertainment
Editor (Time.news): Welcome, Sonia Bruganelli! Thank you for joining us today. Your recent appearance on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ stirred quite a lot of conversations. Can you share your initial motivation to join the show?
Sonia Bruganelli: thank you for having me! I initially believed that audiences would be interested in seeing my journey of improvement in dancing. However, as the show progressed, it became clear that my dancing skills where not the focal point.
Editor: Fascinating! You mentioned feeling like your role was that of a “polemical character.” Can you elaborate on how that affected your experience?
Sonia Bruganelli: Absolutely. I felt as though I was being used to generate controversy. The success of the show this year can be largely attributed to the debates and clashes I had with the jury, particularly with Selvaggia Lucarelli. The show thrived on the drama more than it did on the dance performances.
Editor: That’s quite revealing.So, do you think the focus on drama was intentional?
Sonia Bruganelli: Definitely. It became evident that the back-and-forth discussions with the jury garnered more interest than the dance routines themselves. It was a calculated move to create hype, and I questioned whether I was the only one who felt that way.
editor: Reflecting on your experience, would you say it was worthwhile despite the challenges?
Sonia Bruganelli: In short, it had its ups and downs. While I wanted to improve as a dancer, the reality was that my choreography was frequently enough overshadowed by the controversies. It led me to think, “Is this really about dancing?”
Editor: What implications do you think your experience has for future contestants on such shows?
Sonia Bruganelli: I think future participants should be prepared for the reality that drama can sometimes eclipse talent. viewers enjoy a good story, and sometimes that story is less about the art of dancing and more about the personalities involved.
Editor: That’s vital advice. As a public figure, how do you see your role shaping the dialog around reality TV and entertainment?
Sonia Bruganelli: I hope to encourage authenticity and transparency in reality TV.If you join a show for genuine reasons, it can be disheartening to discover that the focus lies elsewhere. However, it’s also a reminder that as an audience, we have power to shift the narrative by demanding more substance over sensationalism.
Editor: Lastly, any practical tips for fans of reality TV who wish to engage more thoughtfully with the content?
Sonia Bruganelli: Absolutely! I encourage viewers to consider the motivations behind what they see on-screen. Ask yourself: Is this drama authentic, or is it being manufactured? Engaging with the content critically can enrich your viewing experience and help you appreciate the art behind the performance.
Editor: Thank you, Sonia, for sharing your insights today! Your experiences on ‘dancing with the Stars’ provide a compelling look at the dynamics of reality television.
Sonia Bruganelli: Thank you for the engaging conversation!