Fabio Canino has announced his departure from the Rai1 dance competition “Ballando con le stelle” after 17 years on the judging panel, according to a social media video published by the judge himself. The exit follows internal shifts sparked by the departure of fellow judge Selvaggia Lucarelli, who moved to Mediaset.
Fabio Canino Announces Departure From Rai1 Show
After 17 years on the judging panel of “Ballando con le stelle,” Fabio Canino has officially stepped down. According to his social media announcement, the decision had been brewing for a year. “Every experience, even the most beautiful one, sooner or later must end,” Canino stated in his video. He added that it is time to leave the main road and try new paths, though he acknowledged that leaving his beloved program was not easy.
The departure comes on the heels of major structural changes within the production. Canino declined the offer to dance, setting the stage for his complete exit from the format. To fill the resulting vacancy on the panel, production tapped Alberto Matano, who previously held the role of supergiurato and managed the bonus points.
A Missing Thank You and Speculation of a Non-Consensual Split
Observers noted a significant omission in Canino’s farewell video: the judge offered no thanks whatsoever to host Milly Carlucci, who originally brought him onto the panel, nor did he mention Rai. According to media analysis of the broadcast, this total absence of even a formal acknowledgment points strongly toward a separation that was not entirely consensual.
Canino, known for his ironical and polite style on screen, noted that the summer brought many positive developments, including being named a Cavaliere del Lavoro. He joked in his video about whether the judging desk was simply no longer enough for him, before pivoting directly to a public appeal directed at Mediaset executive Pier Silvio Berlusconi. “Being me the first one to do the table in television, Pier Silvio, I’m ready now, if we want,” Canino stated in the clip, issuing a rather explicit invitation to rival networks.
Did you know?
Alberto Matano takes over the vacant judging position after previously serving as the show’s “supergiurato,” a role that involved holding and distributing the bonus points known as the tesoretto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Fabio Canino leave “Ballando con le stelle”?
According to his social media announcement, Canino decided to leave after 17 years to pursue new paths, having declined an invitation from Milly Carlucci to transition from the judging panel to participate as a contestant in the dance competition.
Who is replacing Fabio Canino on the judging panel?
Alberto Matano takes Canino’s place on the panel, moving into the role after previously serving as the show’s supergiurato.
Did Fabio Canino thank Milly Carlucci in his departure video?
No. According to the broadcast analysis, Canino’s video contained zero mentions or thanks directed at Milly Carlucci or Rai, fueling speculation of a non-consensual split.
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