Amici 25 is set to return for its fifth Serale episode on Saturday, April 18, 2026, airing at 9:30 PM on Canale 5. The episode will feature special guests Vanessa Incontrada and Luca Laurenti, who are confirmed to appear alongside host Maria De Filippi. Both guests are well-known figures in Italian television, with Laurenti recognized as the long-time co-host of Avanti un altro alongside Paolo Bonolis, and Incontrada celebrated for her work as an actress and television personality.
The fifth Serale follows the elimination of Caterina Lumina in the fourth episode, who was voted off after facing Alex and Alessio in the final ballot. Lumina, representing the team of Rudy Zerbi and Alessandra Celentano, departed the present after her performance, leaving ten contestants still in competition. The Serale format continues to feature three challenge rounds, after which the three lowest-scoring contestants advance to a final ballot to determine the elimination.
According to verified reports, the judging panel for the fifth episode remains unchanged, consisting of Amadeus, Gigi D’Alessio, Cristiano Malgioglio, and Elena D’Amario. Tensions between the judges and professors have been noted as ongoing, particularly between Gigi D’Alessio and Anna Pettinelli, whose differing artistic perspectives have led to repeated on-air exchanges. These dynamics have been acknowledged by the participants themselves as part of the show’s evolving atmosphere.
The game Password, hosted by Alessandro Cattelan, is expected to return as a recurring entertainment segment during the episode. Even as it has not been confirmed whether either Vanessa Incontrada or Luca Laurenti will participate in the game, the feature has become a notable part of recent Serale broadcasts, often drawing audience engagement for its playful format.
With the finale scheduled for May 16, 2026, each Serale episode carries increasing significance as contestants vie for a spot in the final stages. Social media discussions and audience polling have indicated heightened scrutiny on the Zerbi-Celentano team following Lumina’s exit, though no official predictions about the next elimination have been released by the production.
The episode will be recorded at the Elios Studios in Rome, the traditional filming location for the Serale phase of Amici. Maria De Filippi continues to serve as the show’s host and artistic director, a role she has held since the program’s inception. No changes to the voting mechanism or elimination process have been announced for this episode.
As the competition progresses, the remaining contestants are expected to deliver performances across singing and dancing disciplines, with evaluations based on technical skill, interpretation, and stage presence. The Serale phase emphasizes head-to-head challenges and thematic guanti di sfida (challenge gloves), which test versatility and adaptability under pressure.
Viewers can tune in to Canale 5 at 9:30 PM local time on April 18, 2026, to watch the fifth Serale episode live. The broadcast will similarly be available for streaming on Mediaset Infinity following its television airing. Updates on eliminations, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments are typically shared through the official Amici social media channels and website in the hours after the episode concludes.
For ongoing coverage of Amici 25, including future Serale episodes, contestant profiles, and judge commentary, audiences are encouraged to follow the official communications from Fascino PGT, the production company behind the show, and licensed broadcasters.
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