Alessandra Mussolini wins Grande Fratello Vip 2026

The eighth edition of Italy’s reality show Grande Fratello Vip concluded on 19 May 2026. Former euro‑parliamentarian Alessandra Mussolini was crowned the winner with 55.95 % of the public televote, defeating rival Antonella Elia who received 44.05 %. The final featured six other contestants – Raimondo Todaro (third), Adriana Volpe (fourth), Lucia Ilardo (fifth), Raul Dumitrăs (sixth) and Renato Biancardi (eliminated early in the finale). The prize was €100 000, half of which Mussolini pledged to donate to charity.

During the live broadcast, Mussolini’s husband Mauro Floriani appeared beside her, prompting a wave of online criticism recalling his 2014 legal case. Contestants also reunited with family members in emotional segments, and Antonella Elia met ex‑partner Pietro Delle Piane, who promised to speak with her after the show. Social‑media reaction was intense, with former housemates and fans dividing their support between the two finalists. The show’s host Ilary Blasi, along with opinionists Selvaggia Lucarelli and Cesara Buonamici, led the programme’s final analysis and commentary.