AMICI

Actress Anna Safroncik, a contestant on the Italian dance show Ballando con le Stelle, has publicly responded to rumours of a romance with her dance partner Leonardo Lini, a former Amici student now working as a professional dancer on Rai 1. Italian media are also profiling her mother, Lilia Tchapkis, a former prima ballerina in Kiev who rebuilt her life in Italy.

Italian journalist Cesara Buonamici is drawing attention in Italy, with new coverage of her dream home in Rome and her retreat in Fiesole. She is also being discussed in connection with Grande Fratello Vip, with commentary suggesting the real drama inside the house is what Canale 5 does not show on air. Interest in the veteran TV personality remains strong.

Attention is on the Italian talent show Amici ahead of its October 25 episode, where a decision concerning contestant Erness is expected, along with guest appearances. The show's official profiles have teased the episode, prompting fans to speculate about Erness's future in the competition.

Restaurateur Michael Wilhelmer is taking over and modernising AMICI, a well-known Stuttgart establishment, under the banner 'AMICI next'. The move is being presented as an upgrade of a city classic, with the operator promising to raise the venue to a new level. Details on the concept and opening timeline remain limited so far, but the project is drawing local interest in Stuttgart.

The third episode of Amici 26 is drawing attention in Italy after Maria De Filippi's talent show saw sharp words from Celentano towards dancer Kledi, while Il Volo singer Piero Barone's team lost Boschetto, though Zerbi welcomed a new contestant. The final rankings of the episode and the latest elimination are being widely reported by Italian entertainment media.

Italian TV host Maria De Filippi is drawing attention on two fronts. On Uomini e Donne, she invited suitors Antonio and Paola to leave the programme, telling them to understand what they feel. Meanwhile, attention is turning to the new season of her talent show Amici: the 2026 edition has been made official, with Sky TG24 and other outlets reporting its start date and first recording.

Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on October 29, according to Japanese-language reports. The laptop would feature an OLED display, a first for the MacBook line, and is expected to carry a significantly higher price than current models. The reports also reference Apple's M5 chips and a possible Dynamic Island-style feature coming to macOS.

Italian presenter Stefano De Martino is drawing attention on his 37th birthday, with outlets calling him the 'golden boy' of Italian television after his rise from Amici to hosting Affari Tuoi. He made a playful on-air remark to a contestant on Affari Tuoi, and when asked whether Sanremo could become a pre-electoral stage, he said the stage is open to everyone.