De Martino assembles team for Sanremo 2027 co-conductor role
Speculation mounts over who will join De Martino as co-conductor at next year's festival, with Maria De Filippi among early contenders.
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With more than ten months remaining before Sanremo 2027, Stefano De Martino has begun assembling his team for the festival, including work on identifying co-conductors for the event.
De Martino was officially announced as host of the 2027 festival during the finale of this year's edition, when Carlo Conti symbolically passed the torch. Speculation over potential co-conductors has already begun circulating among media outlets and fans.
Maria De Filippi has emerged as one of the strongest names under consideration. Her potential involvement carries symbolic weight: De Martino launched his television career through the talent show Amici, which De Filippi hosts. Observers have noted that her presence alongside De Martino would represent "a circle closing," marking a significant moment in his career trajectory.
According to reporting, De Martino is building what has been described as a "war machine"—a hierarchical structure designed to support his bid for the festival. The approach reflects a strategic understanding that hosting Sanremo requires more than individual talent; it demands an organized team and infrastructure.
De Martino currently hosts the pre-evening slot program "Affari tuoi" and leads "Stasera tutto è possibile," both on Rai. His work on the comedy program Step has relied on a consistent ensemble of performers including Francesco Paolantoni, Biagio Izzo, Giovanni Esposito, and Herbert Ballerina, with Brenda Lodigiani joining in recent episodes.
The search for co-conductors remains ongoing, with additional names expected to emerge as the festival date approaches. No official announcements regarding co-conductor selections have been made.