Overview
- Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys will perform together on the Thursday show (Feb 26) in their first live duet, with Ramazzotti marking 40 years since his Adesso tu victory.
- Irina Shayk will co-host the Thursday broadcast alongside Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, which Conti says was arranged well in advance.
- Actress Pilar Fogliati will co-host Wednesday (Feb 25) with Achille Lauro and Lillo joining the presenters.
- Tiziano Ferro is confirmed as the opening-night super guest on Tuesday, Feb 24.
- Conti says comedian Andrea Pucci withdrew by his own decision after days of criticism; festival artists and hosts will be received at the Quirinale on Feb 13.