Luca Favilla addresses absence from Ballando con le Stelle 2026

Professional dancer Luca Favilla has addressed his absence from the 2026 cast of the Italian television program ‘Ballando con le Stelle’. Following the announcement of the new season's pairings by host Milly Carlucci, viewers noted that Favilla, who previously competed alongside Martina Colombari, was not included in the professional lineup.

Favilla used his official social media channels to clarify the situation and refute various speculations. He explicitly denied rumors that his absence was due to family commitments or other professional engagements, noting that he continues to work with various dance schools across Italy. He stated that his exclusion from the cast was not by his own choice, though he did not specify the reasons for the decision.