A violent and frontal attack arrives on Joe Bastianich himself, some of his statements are not liked, either he adapts or he has to go.
Joe Bastianich, famous entrepreneur and restaurateur, is currently testing his character and his leadership by participating in the 2024 edition of the Island of the Famous. However, his decisive and authoritative style has aroused various reactions, generating a series of controversies between the competitors and even outside of reality TV.
Last week a furious argument broke out between Joe Bastianich and Daniele Radini Tedeschi, well-known art critic, after the harsh words uttered by the latter against the restaurateur. Later, Vladimir Luxuria asked Bastianich for a comment on the matter, and the response did not leave anyone indifferent: “I do what I can and must do on this island, I give my skills. Obviously leaders are criticized: I accept criticism, I don’t know what to say. I’m here to take a personal journey, but I do things in life. I have many companies, I have written books, I am a university professor: I don’t have to make lists of what I do, because I do it. I am what you see“.
Bastianich’s words fueled further controversy, with some criticism even coming from people outside the program. Meanwhile, the man on the Island, despite having also created presumably sincere relationships, seems to have more enemies than supporters. This could be due to a sort of professional deformation that characterizes him: being used to being a leader in his companies, he thinks he can behave in the same way also in this reality show.
It is clear that this type of attitude attracts numerous criticisms and leads viewers and his fellow adventurers to believe that he is a bit full of himself. However, there are those who have harshly rebuked Bastianich’s behavior to the point of inviting him to return “to his country”. “Go to America” someone thunders, showing a certain resentment towards the Italian-American entrepreneur.
The video circulating on the web
Among the detractors we perhaps find the former Big Brother contestant Patrick Ray Pugliese who in a video that went viral on social media showed a friend of his exposing thehis disappointment towards Bastianich. In the clip, Pugliese addresses the owner of a bar, who bluntly criticizes Bastianich and suggests that he can consider himself Italian, given that he has lived and eaten in our country for years, otherwise we quote the exact words: “Either you adapt or you go back to America” .
These controversies have led to increased tensions and discussions about Bastianich’s attitude within the program. Some spectators, arguing Pugliese’s critics expressed their opinion on the alleged arrogance of the American entrepreneur.
Comments from the web
In fact, many on the web seem to agree with the bartender’s words: they don’t particularly like the character of Joe Bastianich. “Well said. You are right. Out of respect for his culture, she has been living in Italy for years, so she should adapt.” someone writes angrily on social media. In short, it seems that Joe is a somewhat divisive character even if he tries to live his Island in the best possible way.
Now it remains to be seen how he will react Joe Bastianich once he leaves the Island of the Famous and if he will respond to the criticisms that have reached him even outside of reality. In any case, his participation in the program continues to hold the public’s attention high, sparking debates and controversies.
