Stefano De Martino removes his tattoos, here's why. His son's name is also removed.
More and more a protagonist on the small screen, Stephen DeMartino is experiencing a golden moment in his television career. After having conquered the public with Your business, today he is one of the most beloved faces of Rai1. But as his public image grows, something in his appearance has begun to change. The most attentive fans have noticed some suspicious patches on the conductor's neck and chest. The reason? Stefano is removing his tattoos, those who have told his story for years. But why now? And which ones has he decided to erase?
Stefano De Martino removes tattoos, here's which ones
From the latest photos published on his social media, it is evident that De Martino has removed some of his most iconic tattoosAmong those who disappeared are:
- The anchor
- Hands holding a rudder
- Two crossed swords
- The name of the son Santiago
The bandages visible on neck, back and chest They've been making the rounds online, fueling rumors and speculation. But it's not the first time the host has addressed tattoo removal: the process had already started years ago, albeit in a more discreet way.
Why did he remove them?
According to the weekly Today, there would be a very specific reason behind this choice: conform to the institutional image requested by Rai. Being a top presenter also implies a certain television aesthetic, and it seems that De Martino has chosen to appear “cleaner” for his audience.
In fact, with the growing success in the Rai world, it is easy to think that the tattoos that are too visible were no longer compatible with the image of reliability and sobriety required by the role. But there's also a deeper, personal component, which has already emerged in past interviews.
What he said
Already in 2022, Stefano De Martino had shared a rather clear thought on the topic of tattoos during an interview with Press Conference:
"Don't do them, guys, you'll probably change your mind. They're like women who get bangs and after two days say, 'I can't wait for my hair to grow back.' I wish my clean skin would grow back on top, but I can't."
And in recent days he has also reassured fans via social media:
“I'm still all bandaged up, but I'm just having some tattoos removed. Everything's fine!”
A mix of professional choices e personal change, therefore, at the basis of a decision that is causing discussion but which marks yet another chapter in a constantly evolving career.