Overview
- The finale aired March 5 on Sky Uno and, after starting with four finalists, narrowed to a head‑to‑head between Canzi and Carlotta under judges Bruno Barbieri, Antonino Cannavacciuolo and Giorgio Locatelli.
- Guest chefs Norbert Niederkofler, Chiara Pavan and Giancarlo Perbellini introduced last‑minute tests, including a mountain Mystery Box, an amuse‑bouche with giglio flowers and an imposed extra course.
- Canzi’s victory carries €100,000 in gold tokens, an ALMA training course and a cookbook deal with Baldini+Castoldi, with publication scheduled for March 12.
- In post‑win comments, the 24‑year‑old from Lecco praised his finale risotto with catfish as a turning point and said he will prioritize study and kitchen experience over social media.
- Parallel reporting highlighted former contestant Hélène Sarr’s account of panic attacks and significant weight loss in Michelin‑noted kitchens, reinforcing concerns about pressure and toxicity in haute cuisine.