Michele Criscitiello strikes again at Naples and the Neapolitans: a few weeks after the dismissal of Manuel Parlato, he also sends Neapolitan journalist Jolanda De Rienzo away from Sportitalia.
In a long post on social media, the journalist and host of the program “Tutti al Var” explains what happened.
“Director Criscitiello, who a few hours after the publication of the post on my profile regarding the Parlato affair had already removed me from the internal Sportitalia work chat, motivated the decision with the alleged below-average television ratings, without ever presenting any official data on the matter.
An evidently specious motivation, in fact, during the exchange of messages regarding his decision, he then revealed the REAL REASON for the suspension of “Tutti al Var”: solidarity with colleague Manuel Parlato was defined as an unacceptable public position on my part.
The director of the network, where I worked for many years, communicated to me the termination of the employment relationship without respecting any legal or ethical form, RELIEF OF ALL TASKS within SPORTITALIA: director of productions and head of the Neapolitan editorial team of the network which, according to what the director said Crisciello, will not make productions in Naples because the city does not like it”.
“I THANK THE PUBLIC who followed us with immense affection and esteem, also in the other successful productions made in Naples for Sportitalia and in the story of the historic third championship.
I THANK all those who have participated in the productions from Naples over the years.
I THANK Luca Cerchione, Claudio Agave, Emanuele Calaio and Ivano Trotta.
Friends and the “main” team of Tutti al Var and all the guests who have followed one another over the years.
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The Milan editorial team for editing the summary and providing support over these three years.
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Article published on March 8, 2025 - 06pm
I believe that Michele Criscitiello's decision was wrong. Many years of work cannot be erased by a single episode. Solidarity is important, and I don't understand how certain choices can be made without taking into account the feelings of the people involved.
It is a very complicated situation that has affected Jolanda De Rienzo, it seems strange to me that a director can make decisions without concrete evidence. Let's hope that the truth comes out and everything is resolved.
This article is very interesting and highlights the internal dynamics of a company. It is important to consider how decisions are made without always providing clear explanations, and this can affect many workers.
It is really sad to see how decisions in the world of work are made without a proper justification. The lack of transparency and respect for employees are fundamental aspects that should always be considered. We hope that a solution can be found.
I read the article and I find the situation very complex, but I don't understand how a director can make decisions like that without giving clear explanations. It doesn't seem fair for someone who works so much in a network.