On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the new show Ne vedremo delle belle, hosted by Carlo Conti, aired in prime time on Rai 1. This show features a lineup of popular Italian showgirls from the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Valeria Marini, Patrizia Pellegrino, and Pamela Prati. However, the first episode was marked by tensions and disputes among the contestants.
Valeria Marini reportedly displayed inappropriate behavior towards her fellow contestants, particularly targeting Pellegrino and Prati. After the episode aired, Marini expressed her discontent with the final rankings, claiming, "I am really upset because every time I end up looking like Cinderella. I hope I get a chance to recover." This frustration led to a heated exchange where Marini openly criticized Pellegrino, stating, "I have no feeling with Patrizia. She exaggerates, but do you hear her repeating that she will win? I’m telling you, I’m about to argue with her. If she keeps this up, we’ll definitely have a discussion." In a shocking statement, Marini even mentioned her desire to throw a mango at Pellegrino, saying, "This mango, when it's ripe, I'm throwing it at Patrizia Pellegrino."
While Pellegrino initially chose to ignore Marini's comments during the broadcast, she later revealed her disappointment backstage. She recounted, "I didn’t like it; I found it aggressive and inappropriate. She apologized to me, and I accepted her apology because I want to be serene and enjoy myself; I am playful by nature. However, I don’t understand why she pushes for harmony between us while instigating conflict like this."
Pamela Prati also weighed in on Marini's behavior, noting that Marini had positioned herself between Prati and Carlo Conti after Prati's victory, which Prati found inappropriate. She commented, "She did something I would never have done. I won, and she placed herself in front of me and Carlo Conti. I hope this remains a healthy rivalry. However, I made it clear to her that it wasn’t nice to stand in front of me after my win. To be honest, she apologized to me seven times, and I accepted them."
Following the first episode, Marini's mood did not improve. On March 29, during the second episode of Ne vedremo delle belle, tensions continued to rise. Carlo Conti revealed that Marini did not show up for rehearsals the day after her outburst. Other contestants noted her absence, with Veronica Maya suggesting it was due to Prati's victory. Adriana Volpe remarked, "Valeria took the ranking personally and left the group chat." Matilde Brandi speculated that Marini's departure from the group chat was a reaction to losing to Prati.
Marini later returned to the rehearsal space, explaining her absence. She stated, "I was very ill the day after. I had a severe migraine and even have a medical certificate. I was so unwell that I couldn’t speak. I left the group chat because I was constantly receiving messages, which bothered me." Her explanation seemed to clear the air, but the underlying tensions remained palpable.
During the second episode, Marini confronted her feelings about being labeled as "Cinderella." She candidly shared her struggles, saying, "Every time I end up looking like Cinderella. I’m feeling a bit better, but perhaps due to the emotion and stress, I have weakened. I’ve gone through tough months where I wanted to give up due to personal and family issues. Being part of this show is a sort of revenge for me."
As the competition progressed, Marini expressed her determination to improve. She challenged Prati in the 'Canto con ostacolo' segment, where tensions flared once more. Before the challenge, Prati confronted Marini, stating, "I didn’t notice your actions initially, but when I reviewed the episode, I saw you got in front of me and Carlo during my victory, which I found unpleasant." Marini defended herself, claiming, "I have the problem of being spontaneous; I say what I think and sometimes I’m out of place."
However, during Marini's performance, technical difficulties arose when her microphone malfunctioned, leading her to restart her act. Despite her efforts, the performance did not meet expectations, and Prati ultimately won the challenge. This outcome only added fuel to the fire of their rivalry.
As the show continues, the dynamics among the contestants remain complex, with Marini’s candidness about her feelings and frustrations highlighting the emotional stakes of the competition. The audience is left to wonder how these rivalries will evolve and whether Marini can overcome her Cinderella complex to reclaim her place among the stars.
