Susanna Riva On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Dancing with the Stars returned to prime time on Rai 1, hosted by Milly Carlucci. The third episode continued the absence of eliminations, confirming the competition's typical tension: all couples had the opportunity to perform without fear of a runoff . The live broadcast was also streamed on the RaiPlay service, ensuring access for those who prefer to watch the show online.
Winners and scores of the third episode
At the end of the performances, the jury and the audience awarded Ornella Muti and Pasquale La Rocca , who earned 78 points . This added 20 points to their score from the previous episode, propelling the duo to first place overall . In second place are Andy Diaz and Gioia Giovanatti with 74 points, followed by Alberto Ravagnani and Erika Martinelli with 72 points.
No couple had to face a runoff: all the contestants remained in the competition for the next evening.
Complete ranking and movements in the ranking
The final ranking of the third episode looks like this:
1. Ornella Muti & Pasquale La Rocca – 78 points
2. Andy Diaz & Gioia Giovanatti – 74 points
3. Alberto Ravagnani & Erika Martinelli – 72 points
4.
Monica Guerritore & Luca Urso – 62 points
5. Aurora Ramazzotti & Nikita Perotti – 46 points
6. Manuela Moreno & Carlo Aloia – 44 points
The positions of the mid-ranking contestants have changed significantly compared to the previous episode, mainly thanks to the intervention of the judges.
The judges' points
The episode's prize pool was divided into three parts, each awarded by a different judge. Francesca Fialdini awarded Andy Diaz and Gioia Giovanatti, granting them a decisive boost from fourth to second place. Simona Ventura instead awarded points to Ornella Muti and Pasquale La Rocca, consolidating their lead. Finally, Rossella Erra decided to support Alberto Ravagnani and Erika Martinelli, allowing them to reach third place.
Guest dancers: Rosanna Lambertucci and Signora Coriandoli
Another spectacular element marked the evening: the presence of two dancers for one night. Rosanna Lambertucci, well-known to Bar Centrale audiences , danced an energetic jive with Dario Scuderi. Meanwhile, Signora Coriandoli (Maurizio Ferrini) performed a lively merengue alongside Chiquito. The points earned from these performances were added to the prize pool and subsequently distributed among the competing couples, as per the rules.
Prospects for the fourth episode
With the rankings now finalized, the competition moves on to the fourth episode , scheduled for next Saturday in the same time slot. The winners of the third episode will receive a 20-point bonus, while the bottom-placed couples will try to climb the rankings with new choreographies and potential additional bonuses. The next episode will also be broadcast on Rai 1 at 21:30 PM and will be available for streaming on RaiPlay, ensuring viewers can follow it wherever they are.