Overview

• The show confirmed Fognini’s participation with a short social video filmed on a tennis court using tennis-themed imagery.
• In the clip he says he will step onto the dance floor, promises passion and good spirits, and hopes to nail a few steps.
• The 20th edition of the Rai 1 competition is scheduled to premiere on 27 September with Milly Carlucci hosting.
• He joins a roster that includes Barbara d’Urso, Andrea Delogu, Francesca Fialdini, Rosa Chemical, Maurizio Ferrini (Signora Coriandoli), Marcella Bella, Martina Colombari and Nancy Brilli.
• The 38-year-old ended his professional tennis career in July after facing Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon and previously appeared as a one-night guest in December 2024.