# Italy “Il + Bello d’Italia” beauty contest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-il-bello-ditalia-beauty-contest
> Updated: 2026-08-26T20:25:28.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

In early August 2026, the interregional final of the long‑running “Il + Bello d’Italia” male beauty‑pageant was staged at Palazzo Tagliaferro in Andora. Fifteen to twenty contestants from seven Italian regions performed before an all‑female jury, with singer‑songwriter Diandra Delfino hosting and patron Silvio Fasano introducing the event.

A few days later, the competition concluded with 22‑year‑old Samuele Battaglia of Savona crowned the interregional champion. Battaglia was set to represent his region at the national final in Alassio.

The 48th edition of the national pageant took place on 23 August in Piazza Partigiani, Alassio. The competition concluded with Riccardo Sparacciari, a 27-year-old accountant from Frascati, being crowned the absolute winner. 

This year’s edition featured expanded participation, including men up to the age of 45. In the 30-35 age category, Francesco De Simone, a dancer from Massa Lubrense, secured his title. The winners were selected by an all-female jury led by psychologist Eugenie Alderisio.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Riccardo Sparacciari wins Il + Bello d’Italia 2026 pageant

Riccardo Sparacciari won the 48th ‘Il + Bello d’Italia 2026’ male beauty pageant in Alassio, while Francesco De Simone took the title for the 30-35 age category.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riccardo-sparacciari-wins-il-bello-ditalia-2026-pageant

### 2026-08-20: Alassio to host Il + Bello d’Italia national final

The 48th “Il + Bello d’Italia” national male beauty pageant final will be held on August 23 in Alassio, featuring 20 finalists and new age categories for participants up to 45 years old.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alassio-to-host-il-bello-ditalia-national-final

### 2026-08-04: Samuele Battaglia Wins Interregional Final of Italy’s ‘Il + Bello d’Italia’ Contest in Andora

Samuele Battaglia (22) from Savona won the interregional “Il + Bello d’Italia” contest in Andora and will compete in the national final in Alassio on 23 August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samuele-battaglia-wins-interregional-final-of-italys-il-bello-ditalia-contest-in-andora

### 2026-08-01: Andora hosts interregional final of “Il + Bello d’Italia” beauty contest

Andora will host the interregional final of “Il + Bello d’Italia” on 4 August 2026, featuring 15‑20 young male contestants, presenter Diandra Delfino, and patron Silvio Fasano; the national final follows on 23

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silvi-luna-park-offers-free-rides-to-children-with-disabilities

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