The curious story of the foot fetishists of Gerry Scotti

Gerry Scotti takes the stage at the Ariston, and the little Twitter nerd in me can't help but bring up a story that never fails to amaze, even after years. It’s a story that always makes an impression at dinner parties, one that disgusts, surprises, and makes you reflect on the complexity and the immense variety of the human soul. It’s the story of Gerry Scotti’s foot fetishists. In this article, we take a semi-deep dive into it—complete with evidence. Because sometimes reality is stranger than fiction, and the world of sexual attraction—when it’s neither violent nor bizarre, when it’s not based on unbalanced power dynamics—is diverse, intriguing, and sometimes even funny. 

Gerry Scotti’s Feet Go Viral on Twitter

I first joined Twitter in 2012. I watched (and live-tweeted) a lot of television, so naturally, I happened to mention Gerry Scotti. And every time I did, someone would show up in the replies talking about his feet, singing their praises. I’m not joking. The surprise is only partial. After all, Scotti is one of the most beloved and omnipresent TV hosts, and it's no secret that he’s adored by his target audience—especially the mothers of his contestants, who often, albeit a bit embarrassed, pass along greetings and words of admiration from their moms. Uncle Gerry knows it, and he enjoys it. He’s the moms’ favorite, he’s fun and charismatic, he entertains and is entertained—so what’s the big deal? It was inevitable that among his admirers, there would be some with peculiar attractions. Thus, fan pages emerged, enthusiastically sharing videos of him, admiring him from head to toe. Literally. 

Scenes from "Finalmente Soli" and the Fan Edits

Where did these users even see Gerry Scotti’s feet? The answer is simple. Not everyone remembers, but from 1999 to 2004, the host co-starred in a sitcom called Finalmente Soli alongside Maria Amelia Monti. The show followed the lives of a couple, their children, their neighbors, and the quirky, comedic situations they found themselves in. It was actually a spin-off of another sitcom starring Scotti, Io e la mamma. Given the domestic setting, it’s easy to see how it wasn’t too hard to find scenes of Gerry barefoot, in bed, in pajamas. And it’s precisely these 20-year-old clips that his foot fans obsess over. But that’s not all. Their archive also includes a few paparazzi shots and other rare sightings. And honestly? That’s more than enough. Maybe even too much.