Ballando con le Stelle 2026 cast begins to take shape

Ballando con le Stelle Rai 1 Eugenio Finardi Aurora Ramazzotti Alessandro Matri

The cast for the 21st season of the Rai 1 dance competition, Ballando con le Stelle, is beginning to take shape. Hosted by Milly Carlucci, the new season is expected to debut on October 3.

Three contestants have been officially confirmed: singer Eugenio Finardi, who expressed feeling both “ecstatic and terrified” about the challenge; Aurora Ramazzotti; and former footballer Alessandro Matri.

Several other names are circulating as potential participants based on media reports, including Noemi Bocchi, Riccardo Rossi, Jimmy Ghione, Anna Safroncik, and Alberto Ravagnani. Additionally, journalist Manuela Moreno has been linked to the show, a possibility she addressed by stating, “maybe one day.”

Production details for the upcoming season include a move to a new studio in Saxa Rubra. While the celebrity lineup is emerging, the final composition of the judging panel and the professional dance instructors remains to be officially announced.

Entities

Alessandro Matri · Aurora Ramazzotti · Eugenio Finardi · Milly Carlucci · Noemi Bocchi · Rai 1

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Milly Carlucci announced on social media that the cast for Ballando con le Stelle 2026 is finalized. www.lifestyleblog.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Aurora Ramazzotti is officially confirmed as a contestant for the 2026 season. www.lifestyleblog.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Alessandro Matri has officially confirmed his participation in the dance competition via an Instagram video. www.lifestyleblog.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The magazine Chi reported potential participants including Noemi Bocchi, Jimmy Ghione, Riccardo Rossi, Eugenio Finardi, Anna Safroncik, and Alberto Ravagnani. www.notizie.it · www.lifestyleblog.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 21st edition of Ballando con le Stelle is scheduled to premiere on Rai 1 on Saturday, October 3, 2026. www.lifestyleblog.it