Isola dei Famosi 2026 winner claim debunked as speculation spreads

Ahead of the autumn launch of the Italian reality show Isola dei Famosi 2026, social‑media users circulated a theory that former Miss Italy Zeudi Di Palma had already been chosen as the winner. The claim was based on the observation that host Selvaggia Lucarelli and a programme author followed only Di Palma on Instagram, which some interpreted as “recommendation” that she would win.

Italian media outlets examined the allegation and reported that the host follows several contestants, including actress Eva Grimaldi, and the author follows other participants such as Francesco Chiofalo, indicating that the Instagram follows are normal professional interactions. They also highlighted the programme’s transparent voting mechanisms: eliminations rely on measurable physical challenges, a notary oversees the final, and multiple final recordings are produced to prevent spoilers, making pre‑selection of a winner practically impossible.

During filming in Caramoan, Philippines, host Selvaggia Lucarelli shared on social media that she had lost four kilograms since arriving, adding a personal update to the coverage of the show.