Ballando con le Stelle Debutes to 3.5 Million Viewers Amid Studio Moves and Judge Shake-Ups
A staggering 3,528,000 viewers tuned in for the opening segment of Dancing with the Stars on Rai 1, capturing a 21.6% share, as reported by ilrestodelcarlino.it. The main program subsequently drew 2,485,000 viewers with a 25.6% share from 10:15 PM to late night. Rai 1’s flagship dance competition faced a tight Sunday night ratings race against Canale 5 rival You Are Worth It, which drew 3,403,000 viewers and a 25.5% share.
Saxa Rubra Move and New Faces on the Panel
The 21st season of the show relocated from the Foro Italico auditorium to a new studio at Saxa Rubra, as detailed by Sky TG24. The judging panel underwent a significant redesign with the arrival of Alberto Matano and Barbara D’Urso, who joined returning figures Ivan Zazzaroni, Carolyn Smith, and Guillermo Mariotto. Simona Ventura and Francesca Fialdini assumed control of the bonus points pool. D’Urso made a dramatic entrance on the program, greeting host Milly Carlucci after months of media speculation about her role.
Paolo Belli Works From Afar Following Incident
Paolo Belli missed the physical studio launch while managing personal circumstances following a July traffic incident in Campagnola Emilia, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported. Carlucci opened the broadcast by sending greetings to Belli, who is working remotely for the current edition. Simone Di Pasquale took over the Sala delle Stelle hosting duties, while Luigi Saccà managed the Paolo Belli Big Band.
Paolo Belli Misses Ballando Con Le Stelle Season
Why is Paolo Belli absent from the studio for this season of Ballando con le Stelle?
Belli is working from a distance following a July 13 bicycle collision in Campagnola Emilia involving pedestrian Alessandro Magnani.
Who took over Paolo Belli’s traditional on-air duties?
Simone Di Pasquale assumed control of the Sala delle Stelle, while maestro and arranger Luigi Saccà took charge of the musical direction for the Paolo Belli Big Band.
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