Some behind-the-scenes moments never make it to air — and some stories wait years to be told. Francesca Fialdini has just shared one such anecdote, offering fans a delightful and previously unknown glimpse into her time on Dancing with the Stars.
During a relaxed Instagram chat with Andrea Delogu, the presenter revealed a small “rebellious” moment from her dance journey — one that never appeared in Secret Dancing and had remained quietly tucked away until now.
“I once did something that was never shown,” Fialdini admitted with a smile. “One night, live in the Hall of Stars, Pasquale La Rocca was alone, and I asked him to help me try a tango step again.”
At the time, Francesca was preparing to take to the dance floor with her official partner, Giovanni Pernice. Taking advantage of a quiet moment backstage, she asked Pasquale for a quick run-through of a tricky step — a spontaneous decision made purely out of enthusiasm and curiosity.
Andrea Delogu’s reaction was immediate and amused. “Was Giovanni angry?” she asked, clearly entertained by the confession. Francesca’s response suggested that the situation didn’t go entirely unnoticed.
“Unfortunately,” she laughed, “someone showed him those images…”
Delogu, well aware of the intense bond between professional dancers and their celebrity partners, pointed out just how protective they can be. “That doesn’t surprise me at all,” she said. “Dancers are very territorial about their students.”
Sensing the story could sound more dramatic than it truly was, Fialdini was quick to downplay it. “It was a joke,” she reassured, making it clear that the moment was light-hearted and far from scandalous — just one of those spontaneous, human episodes that happen behind the scenes of live television.
While the anecdote amused fans, it also highlighted the dedication and passion that define competitive dance environments — where every step, rehearsal, and partnership matters.
Beyond the memories of the dance floor, Francesca Fialdini is currently enjoying a particularly successful moment in her career. Her programme Da noi… a ruota libera continues to post impressive ratings, with its latest episode attracting over two million viewers and a 16.73% share — even outperforming Mara Venier’s Domenica In.
The comparison between Fialdini and Venier is growing louder on social media, with many viewers openly wondering whether Rai might already be considering her as a future heir to Sunday afternoon television.
For now, Francesca seems happy to let the results speak for themselves — sharing a laugh about the past, shining in the present, and quietly building a future that looks brighter with every broadcast.
