Overview

• Tardioli, 24, Miss Umbria and second at Miss Italia, posted a detailed Facebook message quoting slurs such as “Tornatene al tuo Paese” and “Avete invaso l’Italia.”
• She said she felt disappointed rather than offended and called out adults who spend time insulting young contestants on social media.
• Warning of real harm from online hate, she noted her own resilience while stressing that others could be pushed toward desperate acts.
• She defended 18-year-old winner Katia Buchicchio, condemning attacks against her and saying the title was deserved.
• Italian media highlighted a surge of supportive comments for Tardioli, with no official complaints or legal steps reported so far.