Overview

• The pre-taped opener, recorded Thursday 25 September and aired today at 14:00, is hosted by Maria De Filippi and sets the 2025/26 season in motion.
• Rudy Zerbi, Lorella Cuccarini and Anna Pettinelli return for singing, with Alessandra Celentano and Emanuel Lo joined in dance by the comeback of Veronica Peparini.
• The episode forms a 17-strong class with highlights including singers Michele Ballo and Plasma, the voices of Penelope and Riccardo, and the return of dancer Alessio Di Ponzio after last year’s injury.
• Studio guests welcoming the new class include last season’s winner Daniele Doria, Irama, Stash, Francesca Fagnani, Giuseppe Giofrè, Geppi Cucciari and Simona Ventura.
• The weekday daytime strip resumes Monday 29 September at 16:25 on Canale 5 and Mediaset Infinity, with the ‘serale’ phase slated again for spring.