Amici 26 will officially premiere on Sunday, October 11, on Canale 5 during its traditional 14:00 time slot, as confirmed by Mediaset advertising schedules. The start of the popular Italian talent show was pushed back by a week from its initial October 4 date, granting host Maria De Filippi additional preparation time before the new season gets underway.
Premiere Recording Scheduled for October 1
Production for the opening episode is set for Thursday, October 1, when contestants will receive their initial bench assignments and the official class for the season will take shape. This scheduling adjustment allows the production team to finalize preparations for the upcoming broadcast. The October 1 recording session serves as the starting point for the new roster of students entering the academy.
New Sports Disciplines Added to the Curriculum
The academy has opened enrollment to disciplines never previously featured in the program. Judo, boxing, and roller artistic skating will join the curriculum, marking a significant expansion of the training offerings. The inclusion of these sports appeared in the official promotional material, signaling an effort by Maria De Filippi to refresh the format while preserving its core identity. This curriculum update aims to attract new athletic talent and bring in profiles from fields that have traditionally remained outside the scope of the talent showcase.
Faculty Lineup Featuring Returning Instructors
The teaching staff will retain familiar figures alongside expected additions for the new athletic disciplines. Rudy Zerbi and Alessandra Celentano are confirmed to return as foundational pillars of the faculty, maintaining their established presence within the academy. Lorella Cuccarini is also projected to rejoin the cast to lead instruction in classical and modern dance. With the introduction of judo, boxing, and roller skating, the production anticipates bringing in new professors, though their identities remain unannounced.
Shift Toward Essential Artistic Focus
Maria De Filippi has chosen to steer the program toward a more essential format, decreasing the screen time dedicated to student arguments and backstage friction. The editorial direction emphasizes artistic training and the individual development paths of each contestant. This adjustment responds to viewer feedback from recent seasons regarding the balance between interpersonal conflict and professional instruction, reinforcing the academy’s focus on talent growth.
October 11 Broadcast Confirmation
The transition from the initial October 4 target to the confirmed October 11 debut date aligns with Mediaset’s updated broadcast listings for the autumn television schedule.
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