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Francesco Renga removed from Ryanair flight before takeoff: the incident

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Singer Francesco Renga and a companion were removed from a Ryanair flight before takeoff following a series of tensions with cabin crew and fellow passengers. The incident occurred over the weekend and became known through videos posted on social media. According to accounts reported by several outlets, an initial dispute arose at the boarding gate over the size of Renga's carry-on luggage, which was deemed to exceed cabin limits. The singer reportedly objected to the notice before paying the required surcharge. Once on board, the situation reportedly escalated again: Renga allegedly protested the flight delay and engaged in a heated exchange with the crew and nearby passengers. While the aircraft was taxiing, the captain decided to halt the maneuver, alert law enforcement, and return to the gate to disembark Renga and his companion, whom crew members deemed unfit to travel. The route connected Brindisi with Orio al Serio airport near Bergamo, though sources differ on the direction of the flight. The exact date of the incident is also uncertain, reported as either July 5 or July 6 depending on the source. Some passengers reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol from the singer, a claim not confirmed by official sources and reported by only some outlets. Reached by the press, the singer's entourage declined to comment on the matter, confirming only that the artist had been staying in Puglia.