Overview
- Festival director Carlo Conti announced Lillo for Wednesday, February 25, and Andrea Pucci for Thursday, February 26, with Laura Pausini co-hosting all five nights.
- Pucci confirmed his role by posting a nude photo on Instagram captioned “Sanremo… sto arrivando,” drawing immediate online condemnation over past remarks.
- Social media critics describe Pucci as sexist, homophobic and racist, citing previous jokes and his self-identification as a right‑wing comedian.
- PD parliamentarians on the Rai oversight commission issued a formal note invoking “TeleMeloni” and demanding Rai justify Pucci’s inclusion.
- Conti limited comments on his social accounts and said additional co-hosts, including female co-hosts, will be revealed next week, with Can Yaman set for opening night and Achille Lauro on the second night.