Amici 26 returned to Canale 5 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for its second afternoon phase episode hosted by Maria De Filippi. Sei i professori, che da quest’anno prenderanno il nome di responsabili artistici: Rudy Zerbi, Amadeus e Samurai Jay per il canto, accanto ad Alessandra Celentano, Lorella Cuccarini e Ambra Angiolini per il ballo.
Because the student roster remains incomplete, De Filippi announced at the start of the broadcast that the afternoon competitions would not feature last-place rankings or elimination risks. Instead, performances yielded specific category prizes rather than disciplinary threats.
Roller Skaters Open the Academy Doors
The episode opened with a performance by roller-skating athletes returning from the World Championships in Paraguay. De Filippi engaged professor Alessandra Celentano during the entrance, playfully calling out her attention before the skaters took the floor with the remark: Ascolti quando parlo? L’ho vista disattenta
. Celentano admitted: Ero distratta
, before the skaters descended onto the track. Lorella Cuccarini praised the studio atmosphere and the visual spectacle provided by the athletes, noting: Questo studio toglie il fiato, non lo avevamo ancora visto, poi vedere questi pattinatori è un gran bello spettacolo
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Following the routine, Celentano discussed her background in ice skating rather than roller skating and joined in a lighthearted demonstration, telling Maria De Filippi: Io ho pattinato, su ghiaccio, non a rotelle.
Ho anche lavorato con dei pattinatori, campioni peraltro
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Claudio Santamaria and Anbeta Toromani Evaluate Performances
Actor Claudio Santamaria evaluated the singing competitors, while former student Anbeta Toromani judged the dance division. The judging panel assessed students who had already secured their benches alongside aspiring artists vying for a spot in the school.
Aura performed a cover of “Dilemma,” receiving encouragement from Santamaria for her stage presence and vocal maturity. Santamaria told her: Complimenti per il coraggio, io non l’avevo alla tua età, sai stare in scena, sai cantare, hai una voce anche più adulta, per me c’è una tigrottina che non è uscita fuori, non avere paura di mostrarla
. Musical guest Settembre also appeared during the afternoon program to perform his new single, “Lentiggini.”
Provisional Singing Standings and New Student Additions
In the singing cover competition, Shari led the standings with a rendition of “Un tempo piccolo,” which included an a cappella passage that earned praise from Santamaria. Shari secured the primary prize of the category: an opportunity to visit the backstage area with Muse during the Lucca Summer Festival.
The remaining established singers maintained their benches without facing elimination danger:
- Shari – “Un tempo piccolo”
- Tiaso – “Male”
- Nicolò – “Se piovesse il tuo nome”
- Aura – “Dilemma”
- Kashmere – “Get Lucky”
- Erness – “Quevedo”
Additional aspirants auditioned for open slots during the episode. Jed, Saitta, Andrea Heros, and Paulo successfully earned benches with respective performances of “C’era un ragazzo che come me,” “Another love,” “Falco a metà,” and “Ruggine.” Posniak performed “My Body Isn’t Ready” but failed to secure admission.
Dance Evaluations and Parsons Dance Company Opportunity
In the dance division, Anna A. claimed the top spot in the provisional standings. Her placement earned her the chance to participate in rehearsal sessions with the Parsons Dance Company ahead of an upcoming performance. Anna M. and Charli finished in a tie for second place.
Toromani noted that Anna A. appeared nervous during the routine but emphasized that working through such pressure is part of the training process, adding: Mi era piaciuta di più nelle prove, l’ho trovata emozionata, non è una cosa negativa, imparerai a gestirlo. Fortunatamente ci sono ancora le esibizioni dei professionisti, quindi si vede la differenza. Devi lavorare un pochino di più
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Four additional dancers secured their benches during the afternoon broadcast: Clara, Benedetta, Lollo, and Riccardo.
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