Chain Reaction, why don't Le Staghette play anymore?
"Chain reaction" is one of the most beloved game shows in the Italian television, a summer fixture on Rai 1. During the episode of Ferragosto, however, something surprised and shocked the public:
The Stanghette, the reigning champions, disappeared without warning.
A twist that raised numerous questions among fans and sparked debate on social networks, where many wondered what really happened.
The release of the Barlines
The mid-August episode of "Chain reaction" opened with an unexpected statement of Pino I teach: “There are no our champions”. With these words, the host announced to the audience that The Bars they would not have participated in the episode. The official reason? Work commitments which forced the three contestants, beloved by fans, to return home after seven successful episodes. The news took everyone by surprise, generating a mixture of disappointment and curiosity among the studio audience and viewers at home.
The entry of the new teams
With the exit of the reigning champions, two new teams entered the competition "Chain reaction". The Scrocchiarelle, consisting of Erica, Roberta and Alessandra coming from Verona, they are three friends and colleagues ready to put themselves to the test. To challenge them, The Marine Vessels, or Matthew, Anna and Joshua of Procida. The competition immediately proved to be intense, culminating in the victory of The Marine Vessels in the test of The Winning Entente, where they managed to hit 7 words.
An achievement that allowed them to access theLast Chain with an initial prize pool of 124.000 €.
The reactions on social networks
While The Marine Vessels they played their first Last Chain, social media was lit up with comments and controversies. On X (formerly Twitter), many have complained about the poor preparation of the new competitors, fueling the debate with biting criticism:
“But are they chosen on purpose out of musical ignorance?”
wrote one user, while others expressed doubts about the quality of this season's teams. At the same time, many fans wondered what happened to them The Bars, with messages like:
“Have the champions disappeared????”
“But is it a replica? Where are the Bars???”
Their sudden absence left a void that the new contestants, for many viewers, failed to fill.
Who were the bars?
The Bars they quickly became a much loved trio in the world of "Chain reaction". Chiara, Giulia and Cristina, all three originally from Novara, stood out for their strong understanding and preparation, especially in the test The Winning Entente, which has often been their strong point. The name of the team, fun and original, is linked to the fact that all three wear glasses, a detail that contributed to making them immediately recognisable. Giulia and Cristina they are sisters, with a three year age difference, while Chiara she is a close friend, almost an "acquired sister". In life, the three girls are all teachers, a profession that probably strengthened their ability to work synergistically.
Despite the promising start of The Marine Vessels, it is clear that the current season will have to struggle to reach the same level of harmony and popularity achieved by The Bars. It now remains to be seen whether the program will be able to find its balance or whether there will be further twists that will keep viewers' attention high.