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Grande Fratello VIP 2026: Mussolini wins, feuds and breakups

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The eighth edition of Grande Fratello VIP concluded in May 2026 with Alessandra Mussolini winning the €100,000 prize with 55.95% of the vote, defeating runner-up Antonella Elia. Mussolini’s victory and her appearance with her mother, Maria Scicolone, drew significant media attention. The season was also marked by a mid-competition insect scare that required house disinfection and various contestant disputes. Post-show, a social media feud erupted between Mussolini and Elia. After Elia unfollowed Mussolini on Instagram and labeled her “antipatica” and “furba,” Mussolini responded with a mock-ballet video. Meanwhile, the relationship between contestants Lucia Ilardo and Renato ~~Biancardi, which had been a major storyline,~~ Biancardi officially ended. While Biancardi initially stated there was “no betrayal or blame,” Ilardo later ~~revealed in~~ clarified during a live stream with Francesca Manzini and Alessandra Mussolini that the separation was initiated by ~~Biancardi~~ Biancardi. She noted that after ~~she had spent time with~~ spending two weeks at his ~~family.~~ home and meeting his family, he became withdrawn and ended the connection without a clear explanation. Other participant dynamics continue to evolve. Oriana Marzoli and Nikita Pelizon have reignited their rivalry over season 7, with Pelizon releasing a single, “Maschere,” that targets Marzoli. Additionally, former contestant Federica Petagna announced her engagement to Yuri Orlandi. Petagna shared that the couple decided to marry after navigating the personal loss of a miscarriage, noting that their relationship has provided a sense of family. Mediaset has confirmed the show will return in mid-September 2026 on Canale 5. Ilary Blasi will return as host, joined by Selvaggia Lucarelli and Cesara Buonamici. Despite ratings below two million viewers, the network is prioritizing the programme’s strong digital footprint for the upcoming season.

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