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Erness participation in Amici 26
Overview
Rapper Ernesto Esposito, professionally known as Erness, joined the cast of the talent show Amici 26 on Canale 5. Born in 2006 in Sarno, Salerno, the artist gained significant exposure through the Netflix program Nuova Scena, where he competed under the supervision of artists including Fabri Fibra, Geolier, and Rose Villain.
Managed by Management33music, Erness transitioned from Warner Music Italy to Atlantic Records in early 2026. His musical style often reflects his Campanian roots, incorporating personal narratives and social commentary in releases such as ‘FILLER’ and ‘COMM MAJE’.
During the third episode of the competition, hosted by Maria De Filippi, Erness was eliminated following a decision by his artistic director, Samurai Jay. This elimination followed reports that his original compositions were plagiarized. Addressing the controversy on social media, Erness expressed remorse, stating, “I must apologize, above all, to myself... doing what I did leads nowhere, except to failure.” He described the incident as a difficult lesson.
The same episode saw Saitta take first place in the singing category, while Andrea Heros received a punishment from artistic director Amadeus to perform house cleaning duties after finishing last. The program also introduced new disciplinary measures for low-ranking students, including smartphone bans and point deductions, while expanding its curriculum to include sports such as boxing, judo, and roller skating.
Entities
Erness · Ernesto Esposito · Maria De Filippi · Samurai Jay · Amici
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The episode airs on Canale 5 at 14:00. mondotv24.it · www.lsdmagazine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Amici 26 will hold a televote on Sunday, October 25. mondotv24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Il Volo will judge the singing competition. www.lsdmagazine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kledi Kadiu will judge the dance competition. www.lsdmagazine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ariete will perform the single ‘Rivoluzione’. www.lsdmagazine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The show includes a sports discipline featuring Alex in roller skating. www.lsdmagazine.com
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 14 sourcesAmici 26: Erness eliminated following plagiarism controversy
Singer Erness has been eliminated from Amici 26 following a plagiarism controversy. The episode also introduced new disciplinary sanctions for low-ranking contestants.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAmici 26: Erness eliminated and competition results revealed
The third episode of Amici 26 sees the elimination of Erness, Saitta winning the singing competition, and Benedetta taking first place in dance.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesErness joins the cast of Amici 26
Rapper Erness (Ernesto Esposito) has joined the cast of Amici 26 following his appearance on the Netflix series Nuova Scena.
Sources
allmusicitalia.it · bigodino.it · billboard.it · dilei.it · imusicfun.it · lacronaca24.it · lsdmagazine.com · maggiesfarm.it · metronews.it · mondotv24.it · notizie.it · recensiamomusica.com · superguidatv.it · teamlease.com · webboh.it · zerounotvmusic.it
This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history