The second episode of Amici 26 brings the first elimination of the new school term, as singer Posniak exits the talent show after instructor Rudy Zerbi reverses his initial praise during the October 15 recording at the Elios studios in Rome, canaledieci.it reported.
Sunday afternoon’s broadcast on Canale 5 sets the stage for formal competition, pairing returning students with new challenges while bringing in outside judges to evaluate the first round of performances.
Rudy Zerbi Cuts Posniak as Class Formation Continues
The latest phase of class formation saw hopefuls who previously earned jerseys forced to defend their positions before the artistic directors. Posniak failed to clear this hurdle. Despite an initially positive reception in earlier daytime broadcasts, Zerbi elected to halt the singer’s journey in the school, according to anticipazionitv.it.
Other aspirants secured their spots on the roster. The duo Jed opted to work with Zerbi, performing C’era un ragazzo che come me
and securing a bench configured with two chairs. Clara also claimed her place, delivering a performance of Careless Whisper
that moved guest judge Ambra Angiolini to tears after the dancer detailed the personal meaning behind her choreography.
Guest Judges Award Top Honors to Shari and Anna A
External evaluators stepped in for the opening contests of the term. Actor Claudio Santamaria judged the vocal performances, while former professional dancer Anbeta Toromani scored the dance routines.
Shari captured first place in the singing category with a piano rendition of Tempo piccolo,
which Zerbi noted was a recent arrangement by Mina. The victory earns Shari access to the backstage area of the Muse during the Lucca Summer Festival. Tiaso finished second playing Sfera Ebbasta’s Fa male,
Nicolò took third with Se piovesse il tuo nome,
and Erness finished at the bottom of the vocal standings.
In the dance division, Anna A. claimed the top spot following a pas de deux set to an Enrico Nigiotti track demonstrated by professional dancers Elena D’Amario and Simone. Her prize grants her access to rehearsals with the Parsons Dance company. Anna M. and Charlie tied for second place. While three dancers participated in the main contest, Napo did not perform amid unconfirmed reports of a physical issue, according to anticipazionitv.it.
India Defends Her Bench in the First Judo Clash
The new athletic track integrated into this season’s format featured its first competitive test. Judoka India Serafini faced external challenger Linda in a match held at the close of the episode. India secured a quick victory by bringing her opponent to the mat, preserving her position in the school.
Host Maria De Filippi walked the studio audience through the basic rules and point system of judo during the segment. India and boxer Gabriele Guidi Rontani occupy a parallel track to the singers and dancers, requiring them to defend their school benches against outside competitors.
Broadcast Details and Schedule
The second episode of Amici 26 airs Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. local time on Canale 5. Musical guest Settembre is scheduled to perform the track Lentiggini.
Daily updates, full performances, and student features remain accessible through Witty TV.
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