Caterina Balivo sparked a fierce social media backlash during her talk show La Volta Buona on Rai 1, after she asked guest Aurora Ramazzotti whether her partner, Goffredo Cerza, was “playing the mammo” back in Milan while Ramazzotti rehearses for Ballando con le stelle in Rome.
The Broadcast Exchange on Rai 1
The controversy unfolded on October 5, 2026, when Aurora Ramazzotti appeared as a guest on the afternoon program hosted by Caterina Balivo. Ramazzotti recently triumphed in the opening episode of the twenty-first edition of the dancing competition Ballando con le stelle, broadcast from Rome. She appeared in the studio alongside her dance partner, Nikita Perrotti. During the interview, the conversation turned to her three-year-old son, Cesare Augusto, born on March 30, 2023, in the Sant’Anna clinic in Sorengo, Switzerland. Ramazzotti explained to the audience how she prepared the child for her television absence by showing him rehearsal videos and teaching him songs. She noted that the child had seen general rehearsals, knew the song by heart, and was learning some dance steps from her.
Balivo then shifted the focus to Goffredo Cerza, who remained in Milan with the toddler while Ramazzotti managed her rehearsal schedule in the capital. Tuo marito che fa il mammo a Milano?
asked the 46-year-old host. Ho aspettato a posta tanto tempo prima di fare una cosa del genere, però mi devo concentrare, quindi è giusto così
. The participant attempted to move past the remark, but the clip quickly circulated online and triggered widespread debate. Ramazzotti, who has been married to Cerza for three months, added that her partner was doing this “for once” and that “poor guy” was helping out. Regarding her decision to join the Milly Carlucci program, she stated that “every thing in its time” and it was the right moment.
Social media users condemn sexist term Mammo
Viewers quickly took to X, Instagram, and Facebook to condemn the choice of words.
Users emphasized that parental responsibilities remain shared and that domestic care work by a father does not warrant a special diminutive label. Some comments described the mentality as “the Italian Middle Ages” or simply “the Middle Ages,” while others claimed “we are tired, Caterì” and that the term is “incredibly sexist.” Some of the most shared posts, receiving roughly 1,000 likes and shares each, argued that fathers “simply do the father” and do not substitute for anyone.
Common Questions Regarding the Broadcast Controversy
When did Caterina Balivo make the remark about Goffredo Cerza?
The exchange took place during the afternoon broadcast of La Volta Buona on Rai 1 on Monday, October 5, 2026, during an interview with Aurora Ramazzotti.
How did Aurora Ramazzotti respond during the interview?
Ramazzotti smiled and replied that her partner was helping out for once, adding that she had waited a long time before taking on the demanding television commitment and needed to focus on her work in Rome.
What specific criticisms did users raise on social media?
Commenters across Instagram and X argued that using the term “mammo” reinforces outdated gender stereotypes, asserting that Cerza was simply acting as a father to their three-year-old son Cesare Augusto. Users stated that a father does not become a “mammo” by changing a diaper or preparing pasta.
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