Francesca Fagnani is about to leave Rai. The host of "Belve" has reportedly asked to terminate her exclusive contract with Viale Mazzini until spring 2027. The request, according to Adnkronos and reported by Corriere della Sera, was formalized last June through her agent, before the presentation of the new season's schedule. The decision is said to be based on a damaged relationship of trust with part of the company and the feeling of not having been adequately valued professionally.

Fagnani had been considered for the role of host of "Chi l'ha visto?" after Federica Sciarelli's departure. She reportedly agreed, but RAI ultimately chose Raffaella Griggi, an in-house journalist for the program. Meanwhile, the idea of giving her the role of "Report" after Sigfrido Ranucci's departure had also been floated, but this idea never materialized.

A series of decisions that would have fueled Fagnani's discontent, especially considering the influence she's gained in recent years. "Belve," conceived by the journalist herself, has become one of Rai's most recognizable brands, moving from late night to prime time on Rai 2 and transforming the host's direct, uncompromising interviews into one of TV's most distinctive formats.

The departure, however, is not yet final. RAI has reiterated that the exclusive contract is still valid and, through Williams Di Liberatore, Director of Prime Time Entertainment, called Fagnani a "valuable resource" for the company. Discussions between the parties are still ongoing, and it is therefore not out of the question that a solution other than early termination could be reached.

Meanwhile, the host's future remains unclear. If the separation from Viale Mazzini were to materialize, Mediaset, La7, and streaming platforms have already been mentioned as possible destinations. And it remains especially unclear what will happen to "Belve," the program Fagnani created and brought to success, and which, precisely for this reason, could follow her outside of Rai.

(Unioneonline)

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