Barbara D'Urso tipped to join Ballando con le Stelle jury amid casting rumors

Italian television network Rai is reportedly close to confirming Barbara D'Urso as a new judge on the upcoming season of the dance competition Ballando con le Stelle, replacing long‑time juror Selvaggia Lucarelli. Sources say negotiations are in an advanced stage, though no official contract has been signed and the network has issued no confirmation.

At the same time, gossip columns highlight potential contestant Noemi Bocchi, partner of former footballer Francesco Totti, as being in talks to appear on the show. Other names mentioned as possible participants include Aurora Ramazzotti, the daughter of singers Michelle Hunziker and Eros Ramazzotti. Host Milly Carlucci is handling the recruitment process, which remains fluid amid competing rumors.