Susanna Riva The seventh episode of the 74th season of Amici will air on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM on Canale 5. The talent show, created by Maria De Filippi, continues to combine singing, dancing, and sports, keeping the competition alive among the school's young students. The format is renowned for its ability to launch new stars in the music and entertainment world, and this new episode promises to confirm the winning formula with a full cast and high-profile judges.
The cast of 20 students: singing, dancing and sports
The program follows the adventures of 20 young talents , divided into three disciplines. The singing competition features Andrea Heros, Aura, Kashmere, Nicolò, Paulo, Saitta, Shari, Tìaso, and the Jed group. The dance competition features Anna A., Anna M., Benedetta, Charli, Clara, Lollo, Napo, and Riccardo.
Finally, the sports section is represented by Alex (roller skating), Gabriele (boxing), and India (judo). Each contestant faces technical and artistic challenges designed to test their expressive skills, endurance, and teamwork—elements at the heart of Italy's most popular talent show .
Featured judges: Gigi D'Alessio and Garrison Rochelle
The singing and dance performances will be judged by two prominent figures in the national music and choreography scene.
Multi-award-winning Gigi D'Alessio , a multi-platinum singer-songwriter and musician, offers his experience in record production and stage performance. Alongside him, renowned choreographer Garrison Rochelle , a former teacher at Amici and renowned for his international choreography, analyzes movement composition and the ability to communicate emotions through the body. Their presence ensures a professional and stimulating evaluation for all students.
Angelina Mango returns to the Amici stage
One of the most anticipated events is the return of Angelina Mango , winner of the singing category in the 2022/2023 season and an honoree at the 74th Sanremo Music Festival in 2024. After the huge success of her album "Caramé" and a tour that spanned Italy's major music venues, the singer is preparing to perform her new single "Vita da adulti." Mango's participation is seen as a bridge between the world of talent shows and the more established music scene, offering audiences a unique opportunity to see a young, established star return to her roots.
Fioretta Mari: A theater icon who talks about Amici
Alongside the television drama, veteran actress and acting coach Fioretta Mari shared her thoughts on the importance of Amici for the younger generation. After an eighty-year career on stage, Mari has acted alongside luminaries such as Gassman, Manfredi, Tognazzi, and Troisi, before dedicating years to teaching on the show. From November 7th to 22nd, she will be performing at the Teatro ABC in Catania in a production of Jean Genet's "The Maids," translated by Giorgio Caproni and directed by Guglielmo Ferro, alongside Nadia De Luca and Francesca Ferro. Mari believes Amici is "the most important talent show in Italy" and encourages young people to rediscover the "soul" of the artist, a message that resonates with her current theatrical experience.
The Sunday, November 9th episode represents a convergence of youthful aspirations, expert judgments, and testimonials from established artists. The mix of talent, the presence of prominent judges, and the return of a Sanremo winner confirm Amici as a benchmark for Italian pop culture, while Fioretta Mari's words remind us of the importance of transmitting artistic values to new generations.