Lenanie left the competition after losing the final head-to-head vote to Manu during the third live show of X Factor 2026, tg24.sky.it reported. The Sky Original production, hosted by Giorgia and judged by Paola Iezzi, Jake La Furia, Irama, and Francesco Gabbani, built its latest episode around a sixties and seventies theme called Jukebox Night.
Jukebox Night Transforms the Arena Into a Musical Time Machine
The X Factor Arena adopted the atmosphere of an old-school venue with dim lighting and classic tracks spanning two musical decades, according to Il Fatto Quotidiano. Eleven remaining official contestants split into two separate rounds to perform songs selected by their mentors.
The production continues to air on Thursdays on Sky and streams on NOW, while also broadcasting on TV8 and Cielo on subsequent days.
Contestants Cover Classic Tracks While Mentors Critique Performances
Team Paola Iezzi opened the night with camilla performing The Ronettes’ Be My Baby, followed by the Mad-Dog tackling David Bowie’s Rebel, and Manu singing Lucio Battisti’s Mi ritorni in mente. Jake La Furia’s roster featured Alex Fontana performing The Moody Blues’ Nights in White Satin and ALÌA taking on ABBA’s Mamma Mia. Vanity Fair Italia reported that Jake La Furia reprimanded ALÌA on air for forgetting to wear her in-ear monitors during the performance, risking her timing against the backing track.
Irama’s squad brought Le Distanze to the stage with Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall – Part II, Lenanie performing Rino Gaetano’s Il cielo è sempre più blu, and Patrizia delivering Domenico Modugno’s Tu si’ ‘na cosa grande.
Judges Vote to Eliminate Lenanie After Final Showdown
Following the two competitive rounds, the contestants with the lowest voter support faced an elimination showdown. Lenanie from team Irama and Manu from Paola Iezzi’s team landed in the bottom two. Irama voted to eliminate Manu, while Paola Iezzi, Jake La Furia, and Francesco Gabbani voted to eliminate Lenanie. È stato bellissimo arrivare fino a qui, non me l’aspettavo neanche,
Lenanie stated after hugging Manu and saying goodbye to the panel.
Fulminacci Appears as Special Guest
Singer-songwriter Fulminacci performed as the evening’s special guest, delivering a medley, as detailed by tg24.sky.it. The artist released his gold-certified album Calcinacci in April 2026, which included sold-out tour dates in Rome and Milan. He prepares to take his music abroad for the first time with upcoming concerts in Madrid on November 13 and Barcelona on November 14.
Common Questions About the Third Live Show
Who were the bottom two contestants at the third live show?
Lenanie from team Irama and Manu from Paola Iezzi’s team finished with the lowest votes and competed in the final showdown.
What was the central theme of the third episode?
The episode used a Jukebox Night format to transform the stage into a sixties and seventies venue featuring classic tracks from both decades.
Where is Fulminacci performing next?
The singer will perform his first concerts in Spain, appearing in Madrid on November 13 and Barcelona on November 14.
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