During the fourth Sunday broadcast of the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi on November 1, 2026, dancer Riccardo faced a suspended jersey and a disciplinary dispute after using disrespectful language toward instructor Alessandra Celentano during off-camera house footage.
Disciplinary Tension Over Private House Comments
The broadcast opened with high tension following a disciplinary case involving student Riccardo, whose jersey remains suspended pending a final decision from Lorella Cuccarini, as reported by DiLei. Alessandra Celentano demanded strict action after discovering that Riccardo referred to her as “questa qua” (“this one”) and “quella là” (“that one”) while speaking with another student in the house. Celentano argued that because the students live in a televised environment, such behavior warrants a formal disciplinary penalty. Maria De Filippi disagreed with the severity of the reaction, noting that people frequently speak casually about teachers with friends in private settings without being filmed. Guest judge Amadeus supported this view, stating that the house remains a private space where students have the right to be themselves, telling Celentano that she was wrong to defend the broadcast context. Inoltre, Cuccarini ha confermato il giudizio negativo sulla coreografia. La Celentano ha avanzato una proposta divisiva chiedendo che gli ultimi classificati delle gare affrontino subito una sfida a eliminazione diretta, trovando il consenso di quasi tutti i docenti tranne Amadeus.
Singing and Dancing Performances Shape the Rankings
While disciplinary matters dominated part of the episode, musical and dance performances produced notable competitive results. Cosmopolitan noted that Charli won an educational experience in Parigi, while Aura claimed victory for a professional recording kit after performing Pino Daniele’s “Je so’ pazzo,” receiving praise for her blues interpretation according to Libero. In the singing competition, Luigi Maglione—known as Kashmere—performed Lucio Battisti’s “Con il nastro rosa” set to a “Disco Inferno” base. While Gabry Ponte praised the bold musical choice, Rudy Zerbi told Amadeus he was unconvinced by the pairing, calling it out of place. Meanwhile, in the dance and challenge segments, Anna defeated Alessandro under judge Garrison’s evaluation, and Nicolò defended his spot against Davide with an original song reviewed by maestro Pennino, as detailed by Cosmopolitan and Libero. Lollo also performed a dance that moved Ambra Angiolini, while Andrea, Shari, and Tiaso presented their own tracks, and Giordana Angi returned to the studio to present her song “Piccole cose.” During the show, when a female dancer spoke about her insecurities regarding her physical appearance, Samurai Jay and Ambra intervened to reassure her that she is a beautiful girl and that there is nothing wrong with her.
Unconventional Sports Additions Divide Viewers
The afternoon format continued its multidisciplinary expansion by introducing a formal boxing match inside the studio ring. Gabriele competed in a three-round boxing challenge, winning the bout to maintain his student position, following previous weeks that featured judo and skating. DiLei highlighted that social media commentary questioned whether sports segments overshadow traditional disciplines like acting and dance, though the production’s willingness to experiment drew varied reactions from the studio audience and viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions About the November 1 Episode
Was any student eliminated during the November 1 episode?
No student left the school at the end of the broadcast. Both Anna and Nicolò successfully won their respective head-to-head challenges to keep their places in the academy.
Why was Riccardo’s jersey suspended by the instructors?
Riccardo’s jersey was frozen after he received low marks for a choreography test assigned by Lorella Cuccarini and evaluated by Alessandra Celentano, alongside off-camera footage showing him using disrespectful language toward Celentano.
Which judges evaluated the main singing and dancing competitions?
Giuseppe Giofrè judged the dance circuit, while Gabry Ponte evaluated the vocal performances during the fourth Sunday special.