Edward Marchesi As anticipation builds for the return of Dancing with the Stars on Rai 1 , there are some surprises regarding the judging panel. After weeks of rumors, it appears Barbara D'Urso will not be replacing Selvaggia Lucarelli, despite numerous rumors that she was on the team. The reason? A budget issue.
The news was revealed by Gabriele Parpiglia in his newsletter, debunking the numerous rumors that D'Urso was the new judge. According to Parpiglia, the host was never invited for a reason that isn't artistic, but financial. " There's no economic basis ," the journalist wrote, explaining that the financial constraints are unresolved.
Barbara D'Urso and the budget problem
For weeks, several outlets have reported that Barbara D'Urso would be the new judge on Dancing with the Stars, replacing Selvaggia Lucarelli, who has moved to Mediaset. Even some confirmed judges, such as Guillermo Mariotto and Ivan Zazzaroni, had hinted that D'Urso would be joining the cast.
However, Parpiglia denied everything, stating that she was never called and the reason was not artistic.
The problem, according to the journalist, is purely financial. It's not a question of will or sympathy, and it's not a poisonous backstory. It's a figure. And that figure, today, isn't within the budget, Parpiglia wrote. This means that, despite mutual interest, RAI can't afford the host's fee.
Who will replace Selvaggia Lucarelli?
With Barbara D'Urso out of the running, the production team of Dancing with the Stars is evaluating various options to replace Selvaggia Lucarelli. Among the names in the running are Francesca Fialdini and Simona Ventura , who could fill the role of guardians of the treasure. Parpiglia, however, suggests that one of the two could end up on the judging panel, while the other would remain in charge of the treasure.
Another possibility is that both hosts will be confirmed, with a new name on the judging panel. Among the candidates is Luca Barbareschi , who could bring a wave of controversy and discussion to the jury. In short, Barbara D'Urso on Dancing with the Stars today doesn't exist. Because it costs money. The rest is still evolving... and there's no room for contradiction, Parpiglia concluded.
Ornella Muti is the thirteenth contestant
While the judging panel is still being finalized, the cast of contestants is now complete. The latest celebrity to be announced is Ornella Muti, a real coup for Milly Carlucci . Muti will join the other contestants in what promises to be an edition full of excitement and surprises.
Scheduled to begin on October 3rd, Dancing with the Stars is preparing to return to prime time on Rai 1, promising spectacle, dance, and plenty of entertainment. It remains to be seen who will be the fifth judge, but one thing is certain: the competition between the contestants will be more heated than ever.