Barbara D'Urso joins jury for Ballando con le Stelle 2026

Barbara D'Urso is set to join the jury for the 2026 season of the television program ‘Ballando con le Stelle’ on Rai 1. Following her previous participation as a contestant in 2025, D'Urso has reportedly signed a contract to take on a judging role.

The new season, which is expected to debut on October 3, features a restructured judging panel. D'Urso will join existing judges Ivan Zazzaroni, Guillermo Mariotto, and Carolyn Smith, alongside new addition Alberto Matano. Reports indicate that Milly Carlucci was a strong supporter of D'Urso's return to the show.

The upcoming season also includes a diverse lineup of contestants, such as Ornella Muti, Alessandro Matri, and Aurora Ramazzotti.