Ballando con le Stelle 2026: cast set, Cruciani out, new contestants rumored

Radio host Giuseppe Cruciani confirmed he will not join the jury of the 2026 edition of Ballando con le Stelle. In an interview with Vanity Fair he said he had spoken with presenter Milly Carlucci but received no formal offer and will remain with his current Mediaset commitments.

Milly Carlucci announced that the cast for the 2026 season is now closed and that the first episode will air on 3 October. She indicated that the official list of contestants will be released in the coming weeks, along with details about the new jury panel.

Media outlets have reported a shortlist of possible participants, including former priest‑influencer Alberto Ravagnani, singer Aurora Ramazzotti, former footballer Alessandro Matri, former tennis pro Flavia Pennetta and actor Mario Ermito, whose reality‑TV background may affect his eligibility.