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Jimmy Ghione announced as the fifth official contestant on Dancing with the Stars

The former correspondent of Striscia la Notizia announced his participation in the show through a video on social media.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jimmy Ghione, former correspondent of Striscia la Notizia, has been announced as the fifth official contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026. His participation was revealed via a video posted on the program's social media channels.

Ghione stated, "I will make the world dance," expressing excitement for his new adventure. The new edition of the show, hosted by Milly Carlucci, is set to air on Saturday, October 3.

Other officially announced contestants include Alessandro Matri, Aurora Ramazzotti, Eugenio Finardi, and Noemi Bocchi, increasing anticipation for the dance competition.

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