# Barbara D'Urso media comeback saga – new TV judge talks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barbara-durso-tv-comeback > Updated: 2026-07-28T12:53:18.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 10. After hinting at a personal documentary and the stage show “Barbaramente” for spring 2027, Barbara D'Urso has kept her media comeback centred on a live performance tour. In late June she announced the first two dates, and in early July Rai confirmed she would not appear on the public broadcaster. Rumors of a veto by Mediaset’s owner were dismissed, and a proposed La7D channel built around her was abandoned. On 25 July 2026 Dagospia reported that she was close to signing a contract to join the judging panel of Rai 1’s dance competition *Ballando con le Stelle* for its 2026 edition. The show is scheduled to return on 3 October 2026, hosted by Milly Carlucci, with judges Guillermo Mariotto and Carolyn Smith retained and long‑time juror Selvaggia Lucarelli departing. The report said D'Urso’s name had overtaken other candidates and that the deal was “almost final”, though no official confirmation has been issued. A follow‑up on 28 July 2026 indicated that Rai’s negotiations with D'Urso remained in an advanced stage, but the network had still not signed or announced the new jury member. Gossip columns simultaneously floated possible contestants such as Noemi Bocchi and Aurora Ramazzotti, underscoring the fluid casting process. The prospective jury role adds a new dimension to D'Urso’s comeback, which continues to focus on her upcoming tour, the documentary project, and unresolved royalty litigation, while her television future stays uncertain. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-28: Barbara D'Urso tipped to join Ballando con le Stelle jury amid casting rumors Barbara D'Urso may replace Selvaggia Lucarelli as judge on Ballando con le Stelle, while rumors swirl about contestant Noemi Bocchi and other celebrity participants. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-tipped-to-join-ballando-con-le-stelle-jury-amid-casting-rumors ### 2026-07-25: Barbara D'Urso Near Signing as Judge for Ballando con le Stelle 2026 Ballando con le Stelle returns 3 Oct 2026 on Rai 1. Judges Mariotto and Smith stay; Barbara D'Urso is reportedly a few steps from signing to replace departing juror Selvaggia Lucarelli. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-near-judge-role-on-italys-ballando-con-le-stelle ### 2026-07-09: Barbara D'Urso remains off Italian TV schedules as veto rumors fade Barbara D'Urso stays off Italian TV as no new program is confirmed; veto rumors at Rai persist but are unverified, and a La7D project centered on her was dropped. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-remains-off-italian-tv-schedules-as-veto-rumors-fade ### 2026-07-09: Pier Silvio Berlusconi Denies Veto on Barbara D'Urso Amid Mediaset 2026‑27 Schedule Reveal Pier Silvio Berlusconi denied any veto on Barbara D’Urso during Mediaset’s 2026‑27 schedule reveal, previewed updates to Amici, Striscia la Notizia, and new fiction line‑up. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pier-silvio-berlusconi-says-no-veto-on-barbara-durso-and-reviews-future-of-striscia-la-notizia ### 2026-07-03: Barbara D'Urso excluded from Rai 2026‑2027 lineup as schedule unveiled Rai unveiled its 2026‑2027 TV schedule in Ancona, keeping most daytime shows unchanged and confirming Barbara D'Urso is not in the lineup, as AD Giampaolo Rossi stated. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rai-confirms-barbara-durso-absent-from-202627-schedule-ceo-rossi-defends-programming ### 2026-06-26: Barbara d'Urso launches 2027 ‘Barbaramente’ theatre tour, denies polemics Barbara d'Urso announced her 2027 ‘Barbaramente’ theatre tour, stressing it will be an entertainment show without polemics, amid her exit from Mediaset and a related lawsuit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-launches-2027-barbaramente-theatre-tour-denies-polemics ### 2026-06-23: Barbara D'Urso launches theater show “Barbaramente” in Italy Barbara D'Urso returns to the stage with “Barbaramente”, directed by Chiara Noschese, opening in Naples (April 14) and Milan (April 19) 2027, after leaving Mediaset. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-launches-theater-show-barbaramente-in-italy ### 2026-06-21: Barbara D'Urso returns to theater and dismisses Ballando jury rumors Barbara D'Urso confirmed a 2027 theater comeback with “Barbaramente” and denied reports that she will join the Ballando con le Stelle jury. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-returns-to-theater-and-dismisses-ballando-jury-rumors ### 2026-06-06: Barbara D'Urso's Rai show cancelled as she focuses on documentary Barbara D'Urso's planned Rai show 'Surprise Surprise' was dropped from the 2026 schedule; she is instead producing the documentary 'Col Cuore', which faces mixed interest from broadcasters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-dursos-rai-show-cancelled-as-she-focuses-on-documentary ### 2026-05-26: Barbara D'Urso sparks TV comeback rumors after cryptic social post Barbara D'Urso’s cryptic “Sarà un autunno meraviglioso!” post fuels speculation about a TV return, despite Rai stating she won’t be on upcoming schedules. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbara-durso-sparks-tv-comeback-rumors-after-cryptic-social-post --- Cite as: Barbara D'Urso media comeback saga – new TV judge talks. 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