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Francesca Fagnani Seeks Early Exit From Rai as Talks Continue

Her June letter says a breakdown of trust with parts of the broadcaster, raising questions about the scheduled autumn return of Belve.

Overview

  • Reports say Fagnani formally asked in June to end her exclusive Rai contract, which runs through spring 2027, citing a compromised relationship with parts of the company.
  • Rai's prime-time entertainment director Williams Di Liberatore confirmed the network views Fagnani as a valuable asset and said summer talks between the parties are still under way.
  • Rai has already listed Belve and the spin-off Belve Crime in its autumn line-up for 20 October to 1 December, which complicates any immediate departure.
  • Sources describe several follow-up interlocutions after the letter that have not produced a definitive agreement, and Fagnani's absence from the palinsest presentation was flagged earlier as a sign of tension.
  • Industry speculation links Fagnani to moves elsewhere, including Mediaset, but outlets report no confirmed negotiations and say the dispute could influence the wider Italian talent market as other high-profile contracts come up for renewal.