X Factor launches 20th season in Italy with Trenitalia partnership

The 20th season of the talent show X Factor has launched in Italy, marking a milestone for the Sky Original production. The new season features host Giorgia and a jury composed of Jake La Furia, Paola Iezzi, Francesco Gabbani, and newcomer Irama, who replaces Achille Lauro.

To celebrate the launch and strengthen ties with younger audiences, Trenitalia has renewed its three-year partnership with the show. A dedicated Regionale train, featuring a custom livery signed by the judges and host, was unveiled at Milan Porta Garibaldi station. The partnership, themed ‘X Factor Vivilo con noi. Viaggia con la musica’, aims to promote sustainable mobility and connect the show to local territories by supporting contestants during their travels to auditions in Milan.

The competition follows a structured format including Auditions, Bootcamps, and the Live Shows, which are scheduled to take place at the Teatro Repower and Unipol Forum in Milan. The season is broadcast on Sky and NOW, with replays on TV8 and Cielo.