Getting cancelled on television was a blessing in disguise for Domenico Nesci. The outgoing and often outspoken 26-year-old from Milan, Italy, endeared himself to fans during his stint as a Speedo-wearing contestant on MTV’s “A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila,” though he failed to win over Tequila.
Still, MTV saw potential in Nesci and made him the star of a spin-off, “That’s Amore,” in which 15 women from across America fight for his attention by facing off in such challenges as spaghetti-wrestling matches. It premieres 10 p.m. EST Sunday.
“It’s probably the most romantic show on TV, so crazy, dramatic and very very funny - Italian style,” Nesci told The Associated Press. “I use all my heart, all my feelings; whatever I have, I give it all.” He said he has lots of amore to give.
“It’s not about impressing with, ‘Look, I’ll buy you this, I’ll buy you that,’ it’s much more about, like, how can you make a woman feel? I am much more for feelings. I’m much more for letting people feel special,” he explained. As for Tequila, Nesci harbours no ill will. He said he was sad when the bisexual Internet star eliminated him, but respects her decision: “You can’t go against that.”
“That’s Amore” will feature another Tequila cast-off, Ashley McNeely, playing the role of Nesci’s adviser - or “consigliere.” “He knows much more about the American culture,” Nesci said of the self-proclaimed “redneck.” So watch out everyone here comes Domenico!