Barbara D’Urso Makes triumphant Return to Television with Emotional Dancing with the Stars Performance
Milan, italy - Veteran television personality Barbara D’Urso, 68, delivered a powerful rumba Saturday evening on the premiere of Dancing with the Stars, marking a highly anticipated return to the screen after a two-year absence. The performance, witnessed by millions, is being widely interpreted as a statement of resilience and a new chapter in her career following a controversial departure from her long-running program, Afternoon Five.
D’UrsoS decision to compete on the popular Rai show represents a deliberate shift for the Neapolitan presenter, known for her role as a host and interviewer. “If someone sees this as a step back, they are wrong,” D’Urso declared with visible emotion before taking to the dance floor with professional partner Pasquale La Rocca. The move comes after a period of personal upheaval following her dismissal from Mediaset, a situation she described as profoundly painful, leading her to enroll in college in London.
In a pre-performance interview, D’Urso articulated the psychological challenge inherent in relinquishing control. “I am used to driving, here I have to rely on [Pasquale],” she explained. Following her rumba, amidst enthusiastic applause, she confessed to feeling “like the first day of school,” adding, “As 2023 I have gone through difficult moments, but at any age you have to have the strength to leave. And I’m doing it this way.” The performance signals not just a return to television, but a deliberate embrace of vulnerability and a willingness to redefine her public image.
