Big Brother VIP 2026: The Official Competitors Revealed

The complete cast of Big Brother VIP 2026, the reality show produced by Endemol Shine Italy, has been revealed. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 17th, in prime time on Canale 5. Ilary Blasi will host, with Cesara Buonamici and Selvaggia Lucarelli serving as commentators.

Meet the Contestants

• Lucia Ilardo: Previously a contestant on Temptation Island in 2025, Lucia worked as a business consultant in an accounting firm in the province of Modena.
• Ibiza Altea: An Italian-American model born in 1999, Ibiza is a mother to Angel Gabriel, born during her relationship with Davide Pilotto, who tragically died in a car accident in 2020.
• Francesca Manzini: A well-known imitator, Francesca has parodied prominent figures like Monica Bellucci and Sabrina Ferilli. She has appeared on television programs such as Amici Celebrities and Striscia la notizia.
• Raimondo Todaro: A dancer originally from Catania, born in 1987, Raimondo has extensive television experience, notably as a teacher on Amici di Maria De Filippi. He is the father of Jasmine, born in 2013.
• John Calvary: A Roman entrepreneur specializing in events and communication, John describes himself as a “patron, poet, philosopher” and was featured on the Italian edition of Love is Blind.
• Antonella Elia: A veteran of Italian television, Antonella has appeared on programs like Non è la Rai and The Wheel of Fortune.
• GionnyScandal (Gionata Ruggieri): A singer from Pisticci, GionnyScandal participated in the fifteenth edition of Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2015.
• Marco Berry: A presenter and illusionist, Marco is also known for his work as a correspondent on Le Iene, and has appeared on Invisibili, Mistero, and Lucignolo.
• Dario Cassini: A cabaret artist and comedian from Naples, born on June 18, 1967, Dario has performed on shows like Le Iene, Maurizio Costanzo Show, Zelig, and Colorado.
• Blu Barbara Prezya: A model of Albanian origin born in 1991, Blu Barbara participated in Beijing Express.
• Renato Biancardi: A content creator from Naples, born in 1993, Renato is popular on social media, often featuring his daughter.
• Alessandra Mussolini: A prominent figure in Italian politics and television, Alessandra is the daughter of Romano Mussolini and Maria Scicolone, and the younger sister of actress Sophia Loren.
• Adriana Volpe: Adriana returns to Big Brother VIP after appearing as a competitor in 2020 and a commentator in 2021-2022. She began her career as a model and became a well-known television presenter.
• Paola Caruso: Known for her role as Bonas on Avanti unaltro, Paola has also appeared on L’Isola dei Famosi, Selfie – Le cose cambia, and La Pupa e il Secchione Show. She became a mother to Michele on March 2, 2019.
• Raul Dumitras: A former contestant on Temptation Island, Raul appeared with Martina De Ioannon, who later became a tronista on Men and Women.
• Nicolò Brigante: Known for his appearance as a tronista on Men and Women in 2018, Nicolò is now a small entrepreneur from Catania.

The first episode of Big Brother VIP 2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th, in prime time on Canale 5.

Last updated: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 9:02 PM

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