“Bello, tutto bello: le coreografie belle, le luci, gli abiti, i passi, l’interpretazione, le braccia, le mani, le gambe, le caviglie,” declared Barbara D’Urso, praising the performance during the third episode of Ballando con le Stelle, broadcast on October 17 on Rai1 and hosted by Milly Carlucci. Despite the on-air friction, the evening concluded without any eliminations, leaving all 13 contestant pairs in the running.
Ornella Muti Claims the Top Spot After a Sensual Paso Doble
Ornella Muti and professional partner Pasquale La Rocca secured first place on the leaderboard following a passionate paso doble. The performance won over both the studio audience and the judges not only through precise footwork but also via an unmistakable chemistry on the dance floor, which included a choreographed kiss. For the judges alone, Monica Guerritore and Luca Urso initially led the standings with 62 points after a rumba. However, the tesoretto shifted the final results.
The Impact of the Tesoretto on the Final Standings
In a challenge between the two former contestants, Lambertucci won. Rosanna Lambertucci took to the floor with Dario Scuderi, while the Signora Coriandoli tackled a merengue alongside Chiquito. Simona Ventura awarded her 30-point portion of the bonus to Ornella Muti, propelling her from second to first place. Meanwhile, Francesca Fialdini allocated her 30-point share to Andy Díaz and Gioia Giovanatti, lifting the athletic champion and his partner to second place with 74 points. Rossella Erra awarded her tesoretto to Alberto Ravagnani and Erika Martinelli, who rounded out the podium in third place with 72 points.
Tensions Rise as Anna Safroncik Struggles with Scores
The night’s sharpest exchange involved actress Anna Safroncik and dance partner Leonardo Lini, who dropped near the bottom of the scoreboard with 22 points, sharing the penultimate position with Riccardo Rossi, while Jimmy Ghione and Anastasia Kuzmina scored 25 points with a waltz. Following the judge’s critiques, D’Urso told the actress she had expected more, calling her performance heavy. Safroncik replied that she felt demotivated and “hammered,” while Carolyn Smith, Alberto Matano, and Barbara D’Urso weighed in further; Matano stated she seemed “alla ricerca continua di attenzioni,” Smith noted that “Leonardo è qui per aiutarti e tu non stai aiutando lui,” and D’Urso remarked that her partner had a strong passion while she remained cold.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Third Episode
Were any couples eliminated at the end of the October 17 episode?
No, all 13 pairs remain in the competition, as the show’s format delays eliminations until the fourth episode.
Who served as the guest dancers for the evening?
Former contestants Rosanna Lambertucci and the Signora Coriandoli returned to the dance floor as guest performers, generating a record 90-point bonus pool for the contestants.
Which couple finished at the bottom of the final classification?
Massimo Ghini finished in last place with 19 points.
Behind the Scenes and the Rest of the Leaderboard
The evening featured a jury composed of Carolyn Smith, Ivan Zazzaroni, Guillermo Mariotto, Alberto Matano, and Barbara D’Urso evaluating diverse performances. Guillermo Mariotto was won over by Manuela Moreno and Carlo Aloia, who finished in sixth position. Trailing Monica Guerritore were Aurora Ramazzotti and Nikita Perotti, who earned 46 points after moving the audience with an elegant waltz to Arisa’s song La notte, complete with a Dirty Dancing-style lift; Ramazzotti stated outside the dance floor, “Oggi non ho più così tanto bisogno che qualcun altro mi dica brava per sentirmi brava”. Noemi Bocchi placed seventh with Giovanni Pernice with 42 points, using the evening to speak about her suffering and disorientation following her separation from her ex-husband. Alberto Matano offered harsh critiques, notably telling Eugenio Finardi that he was “un disastro come giudice,” to which Finardi replied directly. In a change behind the scenes, Simone Di Pasquale took over the role of reporter in the sala delle stelle previously held by Paolo Belli for 19 editions. Furthermore, Sicily features within the show and its spin-offs Ballando on the Road and Ballando con Te through an agreement between the Regione Siciliana and Rai Com.
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