Amici 25: Controversy and Advancement to the Evening Stage

The March 1st, 2026, episode of “Amici” saw two students advance to the Evening stage, but the proceedings were overshadowed by growing tensions between the professors, particularly surrounding the actions of Anna Pettinelli.

Advancement to the Evening Stage

Two students successfully earned their place in the Evening stage during the episode. Nicola, a dancer, delivered a standout performance, improvising a Caribbean dance at the suggestion of Alessandra Celentano, even inviting her to join him.

Controversy Surrounding Anna Pettinelli

The episode was marked by significant controversy involving singing professor Anna Pettinelli. She stated she would not support any of her students until her preferred choices progressed, sparking outrage among the other students. This led to a heated exchange and emotional reactions, including tears from Nicola, who dedicated a potential Evening stage performance to his unwell mother.

Student Reactions and Classifications

Lorenzo topped the singing classification, demonstrating growth in talent and personality after previously appearing on X Factor. Elena secured second place, followed by Opi, and Gard, who later won a gold jersey. Nicola led the dance classification, with Giulia finishing last.

Daytime Developments

Earlier in the week, on February 17th, 2026, the daytime segment of “Amici” focused on exclusions from the upcoming competition. Anna Pettinelli chose Gard and Valentina for exclusion. The daytime present similarly highlighted moments of emotional connection, with Giulia receiving a supportive letter from her father and Alex celebrating his advancement with his mother.

Guest Appearances

The March 1st episode featured performances by Nicola and included guest appearances from actress Giusy Buscemi and former contestant Alessio Bernabei. Judges for the singing competition were Irene Grandi and Don Joe, while Giorgio Madia judged the dance performances.