Overview
- Host Milly Carlucci delivered an on-air tribute and noted that partner Nikita Perotti attended the funeral on behalf of the cast.
- Rai kept the live broadcast on schedule and acknowledged the bereavement before continuing the competition.
- Delogu was absent after the death of her 18-year-old brother, Evan Oscar, in a motorcycle crash, with reports that she attended the funeral with Ema Stockholma.
- The production emphasized that no pressure will be applied and that Delogu’s participation remains undecided.
- Fabio Fognini and Giada Lini led the standings with 74 points including the tesoretto, Beppe Convertini was the first official elimination, and the Brilli–Coriandoli spareggio will open the next episode.