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Barbara D'Urso media comeback saga – new TV judge talks

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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 ~~potential~~ prospective jury role adds a new ~~possible~~ dimension to D'Urso’s comeback, which ~~remains focused~~ continues to focus on her upcoming tour, the documentary project, and unresolved royalty litigation, while her television future stays uncertain.

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