Andy Diaz joins cast of Ballando con le stelle

The cast and jury for the upcoming season of the Rai 1 dance competition ‘Ballando con le stelle’ have been finalized. European triple jump champion Andy Diaz has been announced as the final contestant, joining a lineup that includes Aurora Ramazzotti, Alessandro Matri, and Eugenio Finardi.

The program is undergoing several changes, including a move to the Rai Saxa Rubra production center. The jury will see new faces, with Alberto Matano and Barbara D’Urso joining the panel alongside Carolyn Smith, Ivan Zazzaroni, and Guillermo Mariotto.

In a departure from previous seasons, Simona Ventura and Francesca Fialdini will serve as sideline judges. They will be responsible for assigning the ‘Tesoretto’, a prize that can significantly impact the final standings of each episode. This role replaces the position previously held by Alberto Matano before his move to the main jury.