[vesavius]

Marcello has cheeky banter that just lands badly. Despite that, he tries to laugh with women, not at them. There is no misogyny involved.

We see who he really is in his friendship with Sarah and the fact that she seems to be the dominant one in that pair and he seems to listen to her.

Yes, his flirty play is often awkward and just badly done, but that's all it is... Play.

People over reacting to this bumbling caricature of a man has been incredible. But, that's part of why I watch BB, to enjoy the reactions of the pearl clutchers watching as much as the HMs.