Ballando con le stelle announces cast and instructors for new season

The cast for the upcoming season of the Rai 1 dance competition ‘Ballando con le stelle’ has been finalized. The new edition is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, October 3, hosted by Milly Carlucci.

Valentina Fiorini has been announced as the eleventh dance instructor for the season. An Italian champion and world championship finalist, Fiorini joins a teaching staff that includes Giovanni Pernice, Luca Urso, and others.

The competition will feature 12 contestants from various fields, including sports, music, and television. Notable participants include former footballer Alessandro Matri, singer Eugenio Finardi, and influencer Aurora Ramazzotti. Ramazzotti noted that participating in the show will require her to temporarily relocate to Rome, leaving her young son in Milan with his father.

While the contestants and instructors are confirmed, discussions regarding the composition of the judging panel continue, with various names being rumored to fill vacancies.