Elisabetta Gregoraci and Sister Marzia Join Cast for Pechino Express 2027
Television personality and showgirl Elisabetta Gregoraci is reportedly preparing to swap her usual television studios and luxury travel schedule for the rugged terrain of South America. According to an exclusive report by the magazine Chi, published by Libero, the 46-year-old presenter will compete in the upcoming fourteenth edition of the adventure reality game alongside her sister, Marzia Gregoraci. Production on the new season is scheduled to begin in November, following a one-month postponement caused by an injury sustained by host Costantino della Gherardesca, with a broadcast debut slated on Sky for 2027. The magazine Chi is directed by Massimo Borgnis. Elisabetta Gregoraci was previously married to Flavio Briatore. Meanwhile, the showgirl’s personal life has also drawn attention due to her relationship with 28-year-old entrepreneur Lodovico Patti, who is 18 years her junior and with whom she has recently found romantic serenity.
Sisterly Dynamics in a Spartan Reality Format
While Elisabetta Gregoraci is well-known to television audiences from her 2020 stint on Big Brother VIP and her work hosting Live Beats as detailed by Cosmopolitan, her sister Marzia works far from the entertainment spotlight. La Gazzetta dello Sport noted that Marzia operates as a real estate agent specializing in luxury property sales. DiLei reported that the two sisters share a close personal bond despite their vastly different professional paths. In Pechino Express, the pair will face an environment stripped of personal devices, social media access, and everyday comforts, relying entirely on their mutual rapport to navigate limited resources and demanding physical challenges. Elisabetta is very active on Instagram, where she frequently documents her travels, work trips, and daily moments with her son, Nathan Falco, meaning her inevitable social media silence during the trip will not go unnoticed by followers.
Return to South American Itineraries
The 2027 edition of Pechino Express marks a geographical shift back to the South American continent after four consecutive seasons filmed in Asia, which featured countries such as Japan, China, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, and the Philippines, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. While production has yet to confirm the exact route for the upcoming season, past South American editions coordinated by the format have explored territories including Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico. Neither Elisabetta nor Marzia Gregoraci has issued a public confirmation or denial regarding their reported casting, leaving viewers to await official announcements from Sky or production teams as November filming dates approach.
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