Overview
- De Martino confirmed on TG1 that he has started preparing for Sanremo 2027 as both host and artistic director.
- He described this as a study phase, saying he bought recent encyclopedias on the Festival to learn its history before shaping his edition.
- Rai prime-time entertainment chief Williams Di Liberatore said manager Fabrizio Ferraguzzo will co‑assist the festival’s artistic direction.
- De Martino thanked Carlo Conti for the symbolic handover during the recent final, calling it a gesture he will keep in his heart.
- Press reports outlined unconfirmed lists of potential collaborators, including comedians, singers and choreographer Marcello Sacchetta, which remain speculative at this stage.