“If I see a Chinese, I run away”, is controversy about Iva Zanicchi

The sensational gaffe of the singer on Sunday In unleashes outrage on social media. Then the apology: «It was just a joke»

At the center of the controversy exploded on social media, the statements made by the singer, 80 years old just a few days ago, who, speaking with the hostess, addressed the topic of coronavirus psychosis by telling a rather emblematic episode which she witnessed firsthand: «Yesterday, arriving by train, at the station I heard terrible screams. A Chinese lady who got off the train was stopped by the attendants who kept her away. And this was screaming, poor thing, but now there is psychosis. When I see a Chinese, I smile, but I give it to my legs, “said Iva Zanicchi.

Between the hilarity and amazement of those present in the studio, “The eagle of Liconchio” he tried, unsuccessfully, to correct the shot: «You must be friendly, drink coffee with them. I’m leaving, you do as you want. It is not for being greasers but if one is afraid, one is afraid ».

And, as expected, the reactions were not long in Twitter, where the singer was attacked by users: «I find all this horrible and don’t talk to me about fear of contagion, this is racism. I’m disgusted, “said one spectator; «Sunday In. Mara Venier interviews Iva Zanicchi. The speech falls on the Coronavirus. National VAT replies smiling that if he meets a Chinese he makes a nice smile and goes away to keep his distance. The audience applauds. They call it #serviziopubblico “, added another, while someone asked for the intervention of the Rai top management:” Iva Zanicchi’s very serious statements in the silence of the presenter. Rai should take measures ».