Overview

• X Factor unveiled its 2025 jury in a social media video confirming Francesco Gabbani alongside Achille Lauro, Jake La Furia and Paola Iezzi.
• Francesco Gabbani replaces long-serving judge Manuel Agnelli, who departs after mentoring last season’s winner.
• Giorgia returns as host for a second consecutive season of the Fremantle-produced show airing on Sky with episodes streaming on NOW.
• Auditions are scheduled to begin next week in Milan, marking the start of the new season’s production.
• Gabbani brings a multi-platinum record that includes six studio albums, 13 platinum discs, four gold discs and two Sanremo Festival victories.