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Following After Stefano De Martino’s viral TikTok post on 14 July, Rai confirmed his dual role as host and artistic director of the 2027 Sanremo Festival and announced the removal of the traditional “Nuove Proposte” competition. The new format will integrate merge the Sanremo Giovani winner with the 24 established “Big” artists, a change welcomed by industry figures such as FIMI president Enzo Mazza. Veteran Mazza and praised by veteran singer Rita Pavone praised De Martino’s musical instincts and expressed interest in competing under the revised system. Pavone. In the search for a new presenter of the long‑running investigative show “Chi l’ha visto?” after following Federica Sciarelli’s departure, Rai narrowed the pool to an internal shortlist of to four journalists – Veronica Briganti, Francesco Paolo Del Re, Raffaella Griggi and Chiara Cazzaniga. journalists. By 27 July, Raffaella Griggi had emerged as the frontrunner, with and on 27 July the broadcaster indicating a decision in the coming days ahead of the programme’s September confirmed that she will take over as host from 23 return. Rai emphasizes continuity, keeping the role within September, reinforcing the existing editorial team. programme’s team‑based approach with senior reporters Francesco Paolo Del Re, Chiara Cazzaniga and Veronica Briganti remaining on‑air. Separately, an the internal ethical review of the flagship investigative programme Report progressed after a private voice message by host Sigfrido Ranucci was leaked on 20 July. In the recording Ranucci July, in which he alleged mafia and freemasonry Freemasonry influence within Rai, prompting a heated debate in the Rai. The parliamentary Commissione di Vigilanza, where parties from Fratelli d’Italia, Forza Italia Vigilanza debated the matter, and Lega called for a public denunciation or disciplinary action. Rai chief executive Giampaolo Rossi activated an ethics committee to examine the matter. Ranucci defended the comments as private speech and condemned the unauthorised publication. The review proceeds alongside committee. On 29 July the ongoing criminal investigation, Rai Board scheduled a meeting to decide Ranucci’s future, with findings an ethics‑committee report expected shortly. within ten days that will inform senior management’s decision on whether he remains in charge of Report.