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Entertainment and Reality - The New Shows of 2025: A Look Ahead

Entertainment and Reality - The New Shows of 2025: A Look Ahead
The upcoming year promises an exciting lineup of entertainment across Italian networks and streaming platforms. Here’s a roundup of what’s coming your way in 2025.

Rai 1: A Stellar Year of Talent and Tradition
The iconic Festival di Sanremo, hosted by Carlo Conti, remains a cornerstone of Rai 1’s programming. It will air from February 11–15, bringing Italy's finest musical talents to the forefront. Conti also debuts Come Prima Più di Prima in late March, a five-episode talent show featuring beloved showgirls from the ‘90s onward competing in singing, dancing, and acting challenges.

Music enthusiasts can look forward to:
Dalla Strada al Palco (from January 10), hosted by Nek and Bianca Guaccero, spotlighting street performers stepping into the TV limelight.
Ora o Mai Più (from January 11), hosted by Marco Liorni, offering singers a chance at a career revival. Coaches include music icons like Marco Masini, Raf, and Patty Pravo.
The Voice Senior (from February 21), helmed by Antonella Clerici, focusing on talented contestants over 60.

For fans of documentaries, Alberto Angela returns in April with a new season of Ulisse - Il Piacere della Scoperta, delivering captivating storytelling and exploration.

Rai 2: Fresh Faces and Fun Concepts

Rai 2 kicks off the year with: Ce Lo Chiede l’Europa (January 7), where Enrico Brignano humorously navigates European capitals.
Boss in Incognito (January 13), hosted by Max Giusti, followed by his new game show, 99 da Battere(January 29), where 100 contestants face elimination challenges.
Stasera Tutto è Possibile(January 28), with Stefano De Martino leading this prime-time comedy game show.
Nino Frassica will take the late-night slot with Festivallo (April 29), a mix of music and comedy inspired by Sanremo hits, while the variety show Mad in Italy returns for more laughs.

Rai 3: A New Show by Piero Chiambretti
March will see Piero Chiambretti debut Finché la Barca Va, adding his unique flair to Rai 3’s programming.

Canale 5: Beloved Classics and Fresh Twists
Maria De Filippi continues to reign with her flagship shows C’è Posta per Te and Amici. Paolo Bonolis and Luca Laurenti return with Avanti un Altro!, while Gerry Scotti revives Chi Vuol Essere Milionario? and introduces a senior version of Io Canto. Comedy fans can rejoice as Zelig, hosted by Claudio Bisio and Vanessa Incontrada, makes a grand return.

Streaming Platforms: A Competitive Slate
Netflix:
Ilary (January 9), a docuseries with Ilary Blasi sharing her post-divorce journey.
L’Amore è Cieco: Italia, a blind dating show with a dramatic twist.
Nuova Scena Rhythm + Flow Italia, the rap competition offering a €100,000 prize.

Prime Video:
LOL - Chi Ride è Fuori returns for Season 5 with Angelo Pintus and Alessandro Siani hosting.
LOL Talent Show, a comedic talent hunt judged by Elio, Katia Follesa, and Lillo.
Paramount+:

The second season of Italia Shore, documenting a group of young Italians navigating romance and drama in a luxurious villa.
Sky Uno
Pechino Express (March 6) embarks on another adventurous season, starting in the Philippines and ending in Nepal, with Costantino della Gherardesca as host.

Tv8 and Nove
The GialappaShow (March 31) returns on Tv8, while Nove features new comedy specials from beloved entertainers like Valentina Persia and Virginia Raffaele.


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