Lucrezia Ciotti The Festival of Sanremo continues to represent an important moment for Italian music and television, and we are already looking to the 2026 with great anticipation. Carlo Conti, ready to direct what should be his last edition as artistic director, is working with dedication to ensure a balance between tradition, innovation and the charm of the Ariston stage.
Between song selection and the choice of faces to accompany it, the next festival is shaping up to be an event full of surprises and emotions. The first rumors about who will support the well-known presenter.
Sanremo 2026: Carlo Conti's Behind-the-Scenes Work
For months Accounts He is immersed in the preparations: he analyzes the audience ratings, participates in strategic meetings and carefully evaluates every detail of the Festival. Auditions for the Italian Bigs continue unabated, with over a hundred songs already listened to, while the list The final list of competing artists, which will probably not exceed 26 names, will be announced between late November and early December.
In addition to the songs, great attention is paid to the choice of co-host, a key figure destined to ensure balance, charisma, and harmony with the television audience.
Sanremo 2026: Rumors about who will be alongside Carlo Conti
Among the rumours, the name of emerges Giorgia as a possible co-host: the singer Roman, appreciated for her naturalness at X Factor and for her long history with Sanremo, it would represent an added value for the Festival.
His relationship with the Ariston dates back decades, from his victory in 1995 to his subsequent participations as a guest, up to hosting an evening in 2024. According to what was reported by Gabriel Parpiglia in his column Gossip Bites, "Conti wants Giorgia! The rumors are persistent.: for the next Italian Song Festival Carlo Conti would like Giorgia by his side, who brilliantly passed the hosting test at X Factor. She is hesitant at the moment, but remains the first choice".
Should she accept, the combination of Conti and Giorgia would bring a consolidated balance of television experience and musical charisma to the stage, ensuring elegance and professionalism at the 2026 Sanremo Festival.