The fourth afternoon episode of Amici 26 was recorded, bringing new class rankings, immediate elimination challenges, and a suspended jersey for one dancer. The latest taping outlines a packed schedule for the broadcast on Canale 5.
Guest Judges and Special Musical Performances
The talent show welcomed external judges to evaluate the student performances. Giuseppe Giofrè assessed the dancing categories, while Gabry Ponte evaluated the singers. The musical guest for the afternoon was Giordana Angi, who presented her new single.
Boxer Gabriele Defends His Desk in the Ring
Following previous weeks featuring judo and roller skating, the program introduced a boxing challenge for student Gabriele. The bout unfolded across three scored rounds, complete with commentary from a sports journalist, a panel of three judges, and a referee. Gabriele won the first round, drew the second, and secured the third, successfully defending his place in the school.
Singing Competition Rankings and Critiques
Gabry Ponte’s evaluation of the vocal performances placed Aura at the top of the singing leaderboard. Aura earned a professional recording kit for her interpretation of Pino Daniele’s Je So Pazzo, which judges praised for retaining the track’s blues roots. Saitta followed with a rendition of Another Love, drawing praise for his songwriting ability. The duo Jed performed Se Bruciasse La Città, earning approval from Rudy Zerbi for their musical harmony during rehearsals.
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Kashmere delivered a medley combining Nastro Rosa and Disco Inferno. While Gabry Ponte praised the concept, Zerbi expressed reservations about pairing the two tracks. Paulo performed a Spanish-language song, receiving compliments for his stage presence alongside advice to inject more personal identity into his delivery. Nicolò tackled Michael Bublé’s Feeling Good; although his pitch remained solid, critics encouraged him to reveal more of his personality to the audience.
Dance Showdown and Paris Reward
In the dance division judged by Giuseppe Giofrè, student Charli claimed the top spot after performing to Guarana while wearing a blindfold, maintaining her expressive execution despite the visual restriction. As a reward, Charli won a trip to Paris to spend a day working alongside a prominent choreographer. Benedetta performed a neoclassical pas de deux with Francesco, though Alessandra Celentano noted minor technical inaccuracies. Anna A. also performed a pas de deux alongside Simone Nolasco, displaying solid potential while receiving notes to sharpen her emotional interpretation.
Immediate Challenges and New Rules
During the recording, Alessandra Celentano introduced a proposal requiring the lowest-ranking students in both singing and ballo to face immediate elimination challenges. While the proposal gained general approval from the faculty, Amadeus withheld his agreement. Consequently, Anna A. and Nicolò faced direct challenges to protect their desks. Anna competed against Alessandro under judge Garrison and won, while Nicolò faced Davide, securing his spot after performing an unreleased track evaluated by Adriano Pennino.
Riccardo Faces a Suspended Jersey Following Celentano’s Critique
Dancer Riccardo entered the week carrying a last-place ranking from the previous episode. Lorella Cuccarini assigned him a specific technical test chosen by Alessandra Celentano. Despite working through the week, the final performance failed to satisfy either instructor. Celentano awarded the performance a 2, while Cuccarini deemed it insufficient, resulting in a suspended jersey.
During the session, host Maria De Filippi aired rehearsal footage showing Celentano’s worsening assessment of Riccardo’s progress, moving from minor criticisms to calling the work a disaster. The broadcast will air on Canale 5.
