Overview
- Luca Argentero announced on Splendida Cornice (Rai3) on February 14 that he will not take part in Sanremo 2026.
- He said organizers contacted him weeks ago and then stopped responding, adding he would refuse even a late invitation.
- Host Geppi Cucciari reacted on air by joking that the festival had done “ghosting” to him.
- Coverage ties the outreach to Carlo Conti’s artistic direction, with no formal proposal issued and no public reply from the festival.
- Argentero said repeated questions during his promotional tour became embarrassing, turning the stalled talks into a minor media flashpoint.