Fury As Italian TV Host Kneels And Sucks Liquid From Model’s Foot In Bizarre Live Stunt That Leaves Viewers ‘Cringing’

A jaw-dropping clip from Italian television has sparked outrage online after a male host was filmed kneeling at the feet of showgirl Belén Rodríguez and performing a bizarre on-air stunt that many viewers have branded “deeply uncomfortable.”

The footage, taken from the Italian programme “Stanno Tutti Invitati,” shows the host suddenly dropping to his knees in front of the glamorous star before removing her shoe in front of a live studio audience.

What happens next has left social media users stunned, with the presenter pouring liquid over Rodríguez’s bare foot before placing his mouth on it, as the crowd around them erupts into laughter.

Rodríguez, an Argentine-born actress and television personality who has long been a fixture of Italian entertainment, initially appears amused by the antics, smiling and laughing as the moment unfolds alongside co-hosts who seem equally entertained.

But the viral clip, which has been widely shared online, has triggered a wave of backlash from viewers who say the segment crossed a line between playful television and outright humiliation.

Many took to social media to describe the scene as “awkward,” “unprofessional,” and “hard to watch,” with some questioning how such a stunt made it to air on a mainstream show.

Others expressed concern about the broader message it sends, arguing that moments like this highlight a culture of increasingly extreme behaviour in the race for ratings and viral attention.

The clip shows the host becoming visibly soaked during the stunt, while continuing the act in front of a cheering audience, adding to the sense of spectacle that critics say prioritised shock value over taste.

Despite the backlash, neither the show nor its presenters have publicly addressed the controversy at the time of writing.

The incident has reignited debate over standards in live television, with critics warning that the pursuit of viral moments is pushing boundaries in ways that leave audiences more uncomfortable than entertained.