In recent days there had been numerous rumors, but now confirmation has arrived from Mediaset
Mediaset breaks the delay and formalizes the turning point for one of its flagship broadcasts: it will be Selvaggia Lucarelli to take the reins of the next edition of The Island of the Famous. After the experience as a commentator at Big Brother VIPthe journalist and writer debuts as host of surviving game on Canale 5eliminating the rumors that Belén Rodriguez was in pole position. According to the leaders of Cologno Monzese, Lucarelli’s choice responds to the precise will of give a new editorial identity to the formatfocusing on an authoritative, original and contemporary perspective to analyze the human dynamics and reactions of the competitors exposed by the deprivations of the game.
Island of the Famous 2026, together with Savage Lucarelli there will be Alvin
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Alongside the new presenter the backbone of the reality show could not be missing: Alvin. The historical face of the program will return to cover the envoy roleguaranteeing that experience and continuity essential to balance the strong breath of innovation in management. For Alvin it is a homecoming that sees him give way to Fabio Rovazzi on stage Live beats. The real surprise, however, concerns the geographical setting: the Banijay Italia production definitively says goodbye to the traditional beaches of Honduras to move to the pristine scenery of the Philippineswhere cast recordings are now ready to go.
all the news of the next edition
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The 2026 edition ofIsland is shaping up to be a radical experiment for the entertainment of Canale 5, which will play the card of total deferred following the model already tested with The Mole or with Beijing Express. No more long weekly live broadcasts from the Milan studio, no real-time televoting and one overall duration of the program significantly reduced compared to the past: the show will be entirely recorded and edited on site. The objective of the corrective measures is clear: revive a format worn out by time and ratings to give it a new lease of life in the autumn schedule, with an expected broadcast between September and October.
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