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Morgan Marco Castoldi

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Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Statements about crack/cocaine and exclusion from Sanremo Festival” and “X Factor 2014: dramatic departure after Spritz For Five eliminated”.

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Profile No. 0941 · Updated on 13 October 2026

Portrait of Morgan Marco Castoldi
9Documented controversies
20Sources
3Formal charges · all time1 pending · 2 closed without conviction
0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

01

2020–2026

Angelica Schiatti: trial for stalking and defamation, 100 000-euro offer of reparation and referral to Constitutional Court

Formally charged

Morgan is on trial in Lecco for stalking and defamation involving his former partner Angelica Schiatti, concerning a series of alleged behaviours and messages. In 2024, the case led to the suspension or abandonment of announced media collaborations with him.

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    ANSAMorgan a processo per stalking, Rai e Warner lo scaricanoPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ANSASi ferma il processo a Morgan, accolta eccezione legittimità costituzionale dei legaliPressHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    ANSALa cantautrice Angelica incassa 100mila euro da Morgan ma non ritira la querelaPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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02

2019–2025

Seizure and eviction from home over family maintenance debts; later acquittal for insulting officer during eviction

Acquitted / conviction overturned

In 2019, Morgan was evicted from his home, which had been seized in connection with payment demands relating, among other things, to his daughter's maintenance. During the eviction, he had a confrontation with law enforcement officers, subsequently leading to prosecution for insulting a public official.

Attribution
Directly implicated
Course of the proceedings
  1. Formally charged — Formal charge before the current outcome

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    ANSAMorgan sfrattato dalla sua abitazionePressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Corriere della SeraMorgan assolto dall'accusa di oltraggio a pubblico ufficiale per gli insulti ai poliziotti durante lo sfrattoPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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03

2020–2024

Sanremo 2020: break with Bugo, disqualification and defamation proceedings ending favourably for Morgan

Acquitted / conviction overturned

At Sanremo 2020, Morgan changed the lyrics of the song he was performing with Bugo on stage; Bugo walked off and the duo was disqualified. The conflict continued through interviews, reciprocal accusations and two defamation cases.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated
Course of the proceedings
  1. Formally charged — Formal charge before the current outcome

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    ANSASanremo 2020, Bugo e Morgan squalificatiPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ANSAMorgan prosciolto, ex manager Bugo ha ritirato querelaPressHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    ANSAMorgan assolto, per il giudice non diffamò Bugo a SanremoPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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04

2023-06–07

Evening at MAXXI with Vittorio Sgarbi: controversy over vulgar and sexist language

No legal proceedings

An evening at MAXXI featuring Vittorio Sgarbi and Morgan sparked major political and internal museum controversy because of vulgar language and remarks considered sexist. The press described the sequence as a provocative 'duo'.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Shared responsibility

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    la RepubblicaSgarbi al Maxxi, Sangiuliano prende le distanze: sessismo e turpiloquio sempre inammissibiliPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    la RepubblicaMorgan-Sgarbi al Maxxi, la polemicaPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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05

2023-08

Selinunte: insults directed at audience, including homophobic slur, followed by apology

No legal proceedings

During an event in Selinunte, Morgan angrily lashed out at members of the audience and used, among other insults, a homophobic slur, triggering major backlash.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    ANSAMorgan si scusa: 'Non sono omofobo, reazione ingiustificata'PressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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06

2023-11

X Factor 2023: removal by Sky and Fremantle over behaviour deemed unacceptable

No legal proceedings

Sky Italia and Fremantle announced Morgan's departure from 'X Factor' during the season, citing repeated conduct deemed incompatible with the programme and inappropriate towards the production team and participants.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Sky TG24Morgan fuori da X FactorBroadcastHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ANSAMorgan fuori da X Factor, 'comportamenti incompatibili'PressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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07

2017-04

Break with 'Amici' and Maria De Filippi, followed by defamation complaint announced by Mediaset

Allegations

Morgan left 'Amici' following a conflict with the production team, contestants and Maria De Filippi. He subsequently used very harsh language to describe the programme, while Mediaset announced a defamation complaint.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    ANSADe Filippi: Morgan lascia Amici, mio fallimentoPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    la RepubblicaAmici, Mediaset querela MorganPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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08

2014-11

X Factor 2014: dramatic departure after Spritz For Five eliminated

No legal proceedings

Following the elimination of Spritz For Five, Morgan walked out of 'X Factor' live on air and said he no longer identified with the direction the programme was taking.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    ANSAX Factor, fuori gli Spritz For Five e Morgan se ne vaPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ANSAX Factor, Morgan lascia in direttaPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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09

2010-02

Statements about crack/cocaine and exclusion from Sanremo Festival

No legal proceedings

Ahead of Sanremo 2010, Morgan said in an interview that crack/cocaine could have an antidepressant effect for him, triggering a media and political storm. RAI excluded him from the Festival.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    la RepubblicaMorgan fuori da SanremoPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    la RepubblicaMorgan: 'Fumo sempre cocaina'PressHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    ANSASanremo, gli esclusi da Bobby Solo a MorganPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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  1. Vittorio Sgarbi1 documented reference

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