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X Factor 2026 season launch and Trenitalia partnership

Overview

The twentieth edition of X Factor Italy officially launched on September 10, 2026, airing on Sky Uno and NOW, with subsequent broadcasts on TV8 and Cielo. The season features singer Irama making his debut on the judging panel, replacing Achille Lauro, and joining returning judges Francesco Gabbani, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi. Giorgia returns for her third consecutive year as host, providing backstage support to contestants.

During the press conference, the judging panel addressed modern industry challenges. Jake La Furia noted the distinction between “viral fame and genuine musical artistry,” while Irama expressed enthusiasm for guiding new talents based on his own experience as a former talent show contestant.

As the competition begins its structured phases—including Auditions, Bootcamps, and the Last Call—the season has also secured a renewed three-year partnership with Trenitalia. Under the theme ‘X Factor Vivilo con noi. Viaggia con la musica’, the collaboration aims to connect regional rail services with younger audiences through music and sustainable mobility. This partnership includes a specially branded Regionale train unveiled at Milan Porta Garibaldi station, featuring a custom livery signed by the show’s judges and host, Giorgia. Contestants will utilize Trenitalia regional trains to travel to Milan for their auditions.

The selection process will determine the 12 finalists for the Live Shows, which are set to begin on October 22. The season is scheduled to conclude with a grand finale on December 3 at the Unipol Forum in Assago, Milan, with performances also involving the Teatro Repower.

Entities

Irama · Giorgia · Sky · X Factor · Fremantle

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 18 sources
X Factor launches 20th season in Italy with Trenitalia partnership
X Factor returns for its 20th season in Italy with a new jury including Irama. Trenitalia has renewed its partnership, featuring branded trains to support contestants and engage younger audiences.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 20 sources
X Factor returns for 20th season with new judge Irama
X Factor returns for its 20th season on September 10, featuring new judge Irama, host Giorgia, and a judging panel including Francesco Gabbani, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi.
10 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
X Factor Italy: Season highlights and 2026 judging panel
X Factor Italy highlights include the 2016 victory of Soul System and preparations for the 2026 season featuring judges Francesco Gabbani, Irama, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi.
16 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
X Factor 2026 set to premiere on September 10
X Factor 2026 is set to premiere on September 10, featuring Giorgia as host and Irama joining the judging panel in place of Achille Lauro.
23 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Irama joins X Factor 2026 judging panel
Singer Irama joins the judging panel for X Factor 2026, alongside Francesco Gabbani, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi, with Giorgia returning as host. The season premieres September 10 on Sky and NOW.
about 1 month ago

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Sky unveils X Factor 2026 promo starring host Giorgia and four judges
Sky released the X Factor 2026 promo featuring host Giorgia and judges Gabbani, Irama, Jake La Furia and Paola Iezzi, kicking off the countdown to the 10 September premiere.

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