# Luca Favilla absence from Ballando con le Stelle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/luca-favilla-absence-from-ballando-con-le-stelle
> Updated: 2026-09-25T10:12:42.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following the announcement of the 2026 cast for the Italian television program ‘Ballando con le Stelle’, professional dancer Luca Favilla addressed his absence from the upcoming season. 

After host Milly Carlucci revealed the new pairings, viewers noted Favilla was not included in the professional lineup. Favilla used social media to refute speculations regarding his absence, denying rumors that it was due to family or other professional commitments. He stated that his exclusion was “not by his own choice,” though he did not provide specific reasons for the decision.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Luca Favilla addresses absence from Ballando con le Stelle 2026

Dancer Luca Favilla has clarified that his absence from the 2026 season of ‘Ballando con le Stelle’ was not his choice, denying rumors regarding family or work conflicts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luca-favilla-addresses-absence-from-ballando-con-le-stelle-2026

### 2026-08-31: Luca Urso joins Ballando con le Stelle as dance instructor

Luca Urso will join the 21st edition of ‘Ballando con le Stelle’ as a dance instructor, while his wife Alessandra Tripoli will be absent due to pregnancy.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luca-urso-joins-ballando-con-le-stelle-as-dance-instructor

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