Alessandra Mussolini Wins Grande Fratello Vip, Says Rival Antonella Elia Also Deserved Victory

Alessandra Mussolini emerged as the winner of the eighth edition of Italy’s reality show Grande Fratello Vip, concluding the competition in May 2026. In post‑show interviews she said both she and finalist Antonella Elia “should have won,” adding that she also believed Francesca Manzini deserved the second place.

Mussolini recalled a tense moment on 28 April when a heated argument over a plate of spaghetti triggered painful family memories, leading her to threaten to leave the house before ultimately staying and securing the victory. After the finale, Elia called Mussolini a “gallina” (chicken), a slip that reignited their on‑screen rivalry. Mussolini said she was unsure whether the provocation was intentional but emphasized the shared merit of the contestants.