Alessandro Lequio‘s Mediaset Exit Follows Scrutiny of Ex-wife’s Abuse Allegations
Madrid – Television personality Alessandro lequio has been removed from his role at Mediaset españa, a decision arriving amidst renewed attention to accusations of domestic violence leveled by his former wife, model Antonia Dell’Atte.The move comes as public debate intensifies regarding the veracity of Dell’Atte’s claims, detailed in recent interviews and sparking a backlash against Lequio. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing past allegations of abuse and the impact of evolving societal standards on public figures.
Dell’Atte publicly described a pattern of physical and emotional abuse during her marriage to Lequio, alleging the violence began while she was pregnant. Her statements have prompted both support and skepticism, with journalist Paloma Barcas questioning the timing of the accusations and Lequio’s reaction to their separation. The controversy underscores the complexities of evaluating decades-old claims and the potential consequences for those involved, particularly in the context of media visibility and public opinion.
Dell’Atte recounted that ”The first kick that Lequio gave me, being pregnant, it was the beginning of my great nightmare.” She further alleged enduring both physical and emotional mistreatment throughout their relationship, stating, “One day she told me, your name is no longer Antonia Dell’Atte, you are Countess Lequio. I told her no, and that’s when the first physical attack came.”
The former Armani muse also claimed Lequio threatened to disfigure her, stating, “He told me he was going to destroy my nose so I wouldn’t be pretty.” She described a period of isolation, moving to Turin with lequio’s family and being cut off from her own support network.
Journalist Paloma Barcas has expressed doubt regarding the consistency of Dell’Atte’s narrative, noting, “If your marriage of three years (almost forty ago) was hell, I should have claimed victory when he left her for another.” Barcas questioned why Dell’Atte did not react with relief when the relationship ended, instead exhibiting what she described as an “inexplicable rage that did not fit with the idea of having experienced that torment and so much fear.”