Barbara D'Urso excluded from Rai 2026‑2027 lineup as schedule unveiled

Rai presented its 2026‑2027 television schedule in Ancona, highlighting a largely unchanged daytime slate on Rai 1 with returning hosts such as Antonella Clerici, Eleonora Daniele and Marco Liorni. The event was also covered live by Rai Radio Tutta Italiana, underscoring the growing role of Rai’s digital radio channels.

Amid the programme announcements, Giampaolo Rossi, Rai's chief executive, addressed rumours about Barbara D'Urso’s return. Rossi confirmed that D'Urso does not appear in the current Rai lineup and that no specific slot has been allocated to her for the upcoming season, while leaving open the possibility of future discussions. The absence ends weeks of speculation about a potential veto or political block preventing her from returning to public broadcast.

Overall, the schedule launch signals continuity for Rai’s daytime offering and clarifies that, for now, Barbara D'Urso remains outside the public broadcaster’s roster.