Sal Da Vinci Addresses Sanremo “Spoiler” Claims

Naples-born singer Sal Da Vinci, one month after his victory at the 2026 Sanremo Music Festival, clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral moment involving co-host Laura Pausini during a recent appearance on the Italian talk show Verissimo.

The Viral Moment

A video circulating on social media during the Sanremo finale showed Pausini approaching both finalists, Da Vinci and Sayf, and whispering to each of them. This sparked speculation that Pausini may have prematurely revealed the winner to the artists.

Da Vinci’s Explanation

Appearing on Verissimo, hosted by Silvia Toffanin, Da Vinci refuted the claims of a spoiler. He explained that Pausini simply asked him and Sayf for their zodiac signs and inquired if they were happy. He emphasized that the winner’s name is kept confidential until the official announcement.

Pausini’s Interaction

According to Da Vinci, Pausini’s questions were casual and unrelated to the competition’s outcome. He stated that revealing the winner beforehand would compromise the integrity of the event.

The clarification comes after widespread discussion online, with many users on platforms like X and Instagram hypothesizing about a potential leak of information.

Da Vinci’s appearance on Verissimo aimed to dispel the rumors and provide clarity on the situation.