Maria De Filippi hosted the third afternoon episode of the talent show Amici 26 on Canale 5, featuring guest performances, provisional singing and dancing standings, and a direct elimination by artistic directors.
Guest Performance by Ariete and New Music Releases
Ariete appeared as the musical guest during the afternoon broadcast on Canale 5. She performed her single “Rivoluzione,” which serves as a track from her latest studio album, Tutti tornano a casa. Bomba Dischi released the full album under license to Warner Records Italy.
Cover and Unreleased Song Standings for Singing Students
A specialized judging panel featuring Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble of Il Bolo evaluated the singing competitors during Sunday’s episode. The judges reviewed cover performances and unreleased tracks to establish a provisional classification that left participants safe from immediate elimination.
Saitta performed “Fuori dal tunnel,” Shari delivered “It’s a Man’s Man’s World,” Nicolò sang “Amandoti,” and Tìaso tackled “100 messaggi.” Each of these competitors maintained their position in the school. Jed performed “Jenny è pazza” and Andrea Heros delivered “Pastello bianco,” with both acts securing their respective training benches. In the unreleased song category, Aura performed “Solite solite,” Kashmere sang “L’unica che può cambiare l’atmosfera,” and Erness presented “Sayonara,” with all three maintaining their standing during this round.
Dance Performances and Rapper Erness Eliminated
Kledi Kadiu evaluated the dance division during the broadcast, where students demonstrated their routines before a studio audience. Benedetta, Lollo, Charli, Riccardo, Anna A., and Clara all maintained their positions after performing. Napo and Anna M. did not take the stage for dance routines, but they retained their places in the school.
Despite surviving the singing review, rapper Erness faced dismissal from the program following a direct decision by his artistic director, Samurai Jay. The show’s coaching lineup operates under the title of artistic directors for the twenty-sixth season, featuring Rudy Zerbi, Amadeus, and Samurai Jay for vocals, alongside Alessandra Celentano, Lorella Cuccarini, and Ambra Angiolini for dance.
Special Sport Challenges on the Afternoon Show
Sunday’s broadcast incorporated specialized sporting challenges to determine roster spots. In the roller-skating discipline, Alex secured a school bench after defeating competitor Antony in a head-to-head showdown. In a separate athletic confrontation, India faced Linda in a judo match. India won the bout and successfully retained her position at the training school.
