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Italy “Il + Bello d’Italia” beauty contest

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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 ~~will~~ was set to represent his region at the national final in Alassio on 23 August, while other category winners were also announced. The Andora ceremony, which included opening remarks by Mayor Mauro Demichelis, recognized winners across categories such as television, cinema, sport, and fashion. Alassio. The 48th edition of the national pageant ~~is scheduled for~~ took place on 23 August ~~at 21:30~~ 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 ~~national final features twenty finalists from regions including Liguria, Lombardia, Emilia, Toscana, Sicilia, Piemonte, and Campania. The 2026~~ edition ~~introduces two notable changes:~~ featured expanded participation, including men up to the ~~inclusion~~ age of ~~candidates aged between 35 and 45, and~~ 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 ~~presided over by journalist Eleonora De Angelis. The event is overseen~~ led by ~~patron Silvio Fasano, artistic director Fabio Fallabrino, and journalist Andrea Iannuzzi.~~ psychologist Eugenie Alderisio.

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