Alessandra Mussolini wins Grande Fratello Vip 2026 as mother Maria Scicolone appears in video

Alessandra Mussolini, 63, secured victory in the 2026 edition of Italy’s reality show Grande Fratello Vip, receiving 55.95% of the public vote and a €100,000 prize, half of which she will donate to charity. In statements after the win, she reflected on the personal challenges of bearing the Mussolini name and the public attention it brings.

A few days after the finale, Mussolini posted a video in which her 88‑year‑old mother, Maria Scicolone, appeared despite her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Scicolone, the younger sister of film legend Sophia Loren, looked markedly different from earlier public appearances, surprising many viewers. In the clip, Mussolini explained that her mother had not watched the show but enjoyed watching the shared videos, offering affectionate remarks.

Mussolini, a former euro‑parliamentarian and granddaughter of Benito Mussolini, is also known as the niece of Sophia Loren. Her win marks a rare crossover from a long political career to mainstream entertainment, drawing widespread public interest across Italy.