Amici 25: Eliminations and Developments in the First Evening of the Serale

The first evening of the Serale of Amici 25, which aired on Saturday, March 21, 2026, saw the elimination of three contestants: Opi, Michele, and Antonio. The episode featured performances and critiques from the judging panel, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Competitive Dynamics and Performances

The third heat of the evening pitted Rudy Zerbi and Alessandra Celentano against Anna Pettinelli and Emanuel Lo. Antonio performed a samba to “Sesso e Samba” by Tony Effe and Gaia, while Alessia and Gard also took to the stage. Gard performed “Imbranato” by Tiziano Ferro. A point was awarded to Gard.

Alessio danced to “Hey Ya!” by Outkast, sparking debate between Emanuel Lo and Alessandra Celentano. Plasma followed with a rendition of Adriano Celentano’s “Il figlio del dolore,” incorporating original lyrics. Amadeus praised Plasma’s vocal timbre, while Gigi D’Alessio commended Plasma’s songwriting abilities.

Duets and Judging

Caterina and Elena performed “Malavita” by Coma_Cose, countered by Valentina and Gard’s rendition of “California Dreamin” by The Mamas & the Papas. Valentina received high praise from Malgioglio, while Amadeus favored Caterina, and D’Amario awarded their point to Valentina and Gard. D’Alessio expressed concern about potentially eliminating Valentina.

Ballotage and Final Elimination

Antonio, Nicola, and Emiliano were selected for the ballottaggio. Nicola was immediately saved, leaving Antonio and Emiliano to compete for a place in the competition. Following a second performance – Antonio with “Believe” by Cher and Emiliano with “The Greatest Demonstrate” – Maria De Filippi announced that Emiliano would remain in the program.

Early Season Reactions

The first episode of Amici 25 has already generated discussion, with some commentators noting the strategic approach of Rudy Zerbi and the dynamics between the judges. The elimination of Antonio, Michele, and Opi signals a competitive start to the Serale phase of the show.

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