Russian television presenter Dmitry Dibrov has rejected public claims about his personal life, complaining that internet users wrongly labelled him as obsessed with young women.
Dibrov addressed his romantic preferences during an interview with the Russian celebrity outlet StarHit, which posted video footage of the discussion on Instagram. The broadcaster argued that online commentators had attached what he described as a nymphomaniac label to him, adding that individuals who believe he only pursues young girls do not actually know who he is.
Setting out the qualities that appeal to him in a partner, Dibrov said a companion does not need to be seventeen years old or weigh no more than a suckling pig. The host explained that he finds far greater attraction, including sexual appeal, in a woman who is mature, deep, and creative.
Response to online critics
The comments follow a series of public disputes between the veteran television personality and social media users. Dibrov previously hit back at online commentators who referred to him as a grandfather, refusing to accept the description and calling remarks of that nature disgusting.
Prior to that controversy, Dibrov also acknowledged personal anxieties about his career and legacy. The presenter admitted that he harboured a fear of becoming unneeded or losing relevance in his professional field, explaining that he worried about passing away before he could fulfill his personal mission.
Career in national broadcasting
Dibrov is one of the most familiar faces on Russian television, with a career in journalism and broadcasting spanning more than four decades. A graduate of Rostov State University, he began his media work in print before moving into national television during the late Soviet period, eventually gaining widespread fame across Russia and the post-Soviet space.
He achieved his highest level of public prominence as the long-serving host of Kto khochet stat millionerom, the official Russian adaptation of the global quiz franchise Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, broadcast on Channel One Russia. Dibrov presented the flagship game show for many years, as well as several late-night talk and music programmes on networks such as NTV.
His high-profile media presence and personal life have made him a regular subject of discussion in Russian entertainment publications like StarHit, a lifestyle magazine and website covering celebrity culture. The outlet distributed the interview clip through Instagram, where Russian media figures continue to maintain large digital audiences despite domestic regulatory restrictions placed on its parent company, Meta.
