Milly Carlucci's Ballando con le Stelle faces lineup shake‑up as Alessandra Tripoli's pregnancy and Noemi Bocchi rumour

The 2026 season of the Italian dance competition Ballando con le Stelle will see several significant changes. Host Milly Carlucci is moving the show to a new studio and has confirmed the departure of longtime judge Selvaggia Lucarelli. Veteran dancer and former champion Alessandra Tripoli announced a second pregnancy, raising doubts about her ability to compete; she has hinted she may stay involved in another capacity. At the same time, rumours from the weekly magazine Chi suggest that Noemi Bocchi, the flower‑designer partner of former football star Francesco Totti, is being considered as a surprise celebrity contestant, with negotiations reportedly at an advanced stage. The program’s producers are also evaluating other possible entrants, but no official confirmations have been made.