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Barbara D’Urso and Pasquale La Rocca Win the Ninth Episode

The jury’s top three finishers were announced:

Taking third place, Andrea Delogu, with a tie for first place between Paolo Belli and Barbara D’Urso.

“Treasures” went to Alberto Matano for Filippo Magnini, and Rossella Erra for Fabio Fognini.

Moving forward to the tenth episode are: Andrea Delogu, Martina Colombari, Paolo Belli, Filippo Magnini, and Fabio Fognini.

Barbara D’Urso and Pasquale La Rocca were crowned the winners of the ninth episode of *Ballando con le Stelle* (Dancing with the Stars).

Two couples faced the dance-off: Rosa Chemical and Erica Martinelli, and Nancy Brilli with Filippo Zara.

Eliminated from the competition were Nancy Brilli and Filippo Zara.

Eighth Performance: Martina Colombari with Luca Favilla

The eighth performance came from Martina Colombari with Luca Favilla, who performed a samba. Smith commented, “Beautiful but you needed to let go a little more,” Ivan Zazzaroni said, “I liked everything,” Selvaggia Lucarelli noted, “The most interesting performance of the evening,” and Guillermo Mariotto added, “Beautiful.” The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 9, Canino 10, Smith 7, Lucarelli 10, Mariotto 10, for a total of 46 points.

Seventh Performance: Paolo Belli with Anastasia Kuzmina

The seventh performance featured Paolo Belli with Anastasia Kuzmina performing a paso doble to the tune of “Se bruciasse la città” performed by the Paolo Belli Band. Sara Di Vaira commented, “The paso doble is one of the most difficult, I saw all the poses,” Ivan Zazzaroni said, “Paso executed well,” Fabio Canino stated, “Anastasia made it modern and made you modern too,” and Selvaggia Lucarelli remarked, “You had a spirited look!”

The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 8, Canino 8, Smith 10, Lucarelli 9, Mariotto 10, for a total of 45 points.

Sixth Performance: Rosa Chemical with Erica Martinelli

The sixth performance saw Rosa Chemical with Erica Martinelli performing a modern dance to “La Nuova Stella di Broadway” by Cesare Cremonini. Selvaggia Lucarelli said, “You weren’t fluid, it looked like a gymnastics class,” while Matteo Addino commented, “You challenged yourself, well done and you have synergy.” The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 10, Canino 8, Smith 6, Lucarelli 6, Mariotto 8, for a total of 38 points.

Moderno brillante e super espressivo su La nuova stella di Broadway: stile unico! ???#RosaChemical e #EricaMartinelli a #BallandoConLeStelle ? pic.twitter.com/d0jtUWGNok

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Fifth Performance: Andrea Delogu with Nikita Perotti

The fifth performance came from Andrea Delogu with Nikita Perotti. Andrea began by saying, “Last week was the most difficult of my career,” and spoke of Nikita as becoming “one of the closest people in my life.” The pair performed a paso doble to the tune of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” The audience gave a standing ovation. Alberto Matano said, “Great intensity, you are the most authentic couple of the edition,” Mariotto added, “You are one person, you are wonderful, Nikita, you are growing,” Smith commented, “The beginning was positive but there wasn’t enough volume between you, unbalanced, I expected more,” and Lucarelli said, “I found them fantastic, you are a luminous couple.”

The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 8, Canino 9, Smith 6, Lucarelli 10, Mariotto 10, for a total of 43 points.

Fourth Performance: Filippo Magnini with Alessandra Tripoli

The fourth performance featured Filippo Magnini with Alessandra Tripoli performing a waltz to “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” Fabio Canino commented, “Crazy performance, complicated but beautiful,” Carolyn Smith said, “I really liked it, you are very good at lifts,” Selvaggia Lucarelli noted, “Usually the waltz bores me but I liked this one,” and Guillermo Mariotto added, “Original.” The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 9, Canino 10, Smith 8, Lucarelli 10, Mariotto 10, for a total of 47 points.

Third Performance: Barbara D’Urso with Pasquale La Rocca

The third performance came from Barbara D’Urso with Pasquale La Rocca. The pair performed a slow fox to the tune of “New York, New York.” Alberto Matano said, “Magnificent,” Matteo Addino commented, “Elegant, a 10/10 performance,” and Ivan Zazzaroni added, “Exceptional Pasquale, you reached everyone and you enhanced Barbara.” Selvaggia Lucarelli engaged in a back-and-forth with Rossella Erra, telling her she had more power thanks to the “treasures” than the jury. Carolyn Smith said, “One of the best choreographies.”

“Talk to Pasquale, Barbara, you are the supporting column of this couple, why do you hide?” Lucarelli asked D’Urso. “No one asked me a question, I find it all very funny.” “Why are you complaining about what we say?” “No, we feel valued but we both think there is often a motivation that often has nothing to do with what we have done,” Barbara clarified. Lucarelli then stated that D’Urso never looks her in the eye and then spoke about Barbara’s previous complaints about the jury. D’Urso said, “I came here to dance to listen to judges who, when judging, should also avoid violently attacking those they then have to judge,” and Lucarelli responded, “You always think you have the public supporting you, you never give authenticity.”

The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 9, Canino 9, Smith 8, Lucarelli 9, Mariotto 10, for a total of 45 points.

“Lucarelli demolished”
— Barbara d’Urso, 2025
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Second Performance: Nancy Brilli with Filippo Zara

The second performance of the evening came from Nancy Brilli with Filippo Zara, performing a samba to the tune of Ornella Vanoni with Toquinho & Vinícius de Moraes, “La voglia, la pazzia.”

Ivan Zazzaroni commented, “The samba is one of the most difficult dances, appreciable your trying,” Fabio Canino said, “It was all a bit hinted at,” Carolyn Smith added, “The spirit was right, it was fun, they were basic steps, too early even,” and Selvaggia Lucarelli stated, “It wasn’t a cheerful samba, it was really bad. You can’t be consistent.” Guillermo Mariotto said, “Cute but we are in the ninth episode, you slipped, it was approximate.” Total: 22 points.

#BallandoConLeStelle the class and beauty of an artist with inadequate choreography #NacyBrilli @Ballando_Rai @RaiUno pic.twitter.com/dXFbxDq1pz

— il nomade grigio (@aritiraikani) November 22, 2025

First Performance: Fabio Fognini with Giada Lini

The competition kicked off with Fabio Fognini with Giada Lini. The pair danced to “It’s My Life.” At the end of the freestyle, the audience gave a standing ovation and Rossella Erra was enthusiastic about Fognini. Carolyn Smith announced she removed the paddle with the number 10 and the number 9, and commented, “Certain moments you really entered the character, some points still to work on, at one point you lost your balance but overall I liked it a lot.”

Selvaggia Lucarelli said, “I observe your evolution with attention, you are aiming for victory even if before you probably didn’t believe it but now you have gained confidence,” and Fognini commented, “I never aimed for victory, I’m just doing my journey which started badly, now I’m having fun,” before admitting he now believes more in the possibility of a victory. Guillermo Mariotto said, “It’s a diamond in the rough, it’s all.”

The jury scores were: Zazzaroni 7, Canino 7, Smith 6, Lucarelli 8, Mariotto 9, for a total of 37 points.

Freestyle esplosivo su It’s My Life: grinta, ritmo e tanta personalità! ??? #FabioFognini e #GiadaLini a #BallandoConLeStelle ? pic.twitter.com/5gbMTxo7Yc

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The Fake Milly as a Special Guest

A special guest of the episode was the “fake Milly,” actress and comedian Giulia Vecchio, who flawlessly reproduces the mannerisms, style, and voice of Milly Carlucci. The “fake Milly” went to the floor as a “Ballerina for one night” of the ninth episode.

The Top Three Classified Couples

The top three classified couples were: 10 points for Filippo Magnini, 20 points for Barbara D’Urso, and 30 points for Paolo Belli.

Ballando… everyone on the floor, the other couples in the competition

The competition continued with Rosa Chemical with Erica Martinelli. The artist spoke about the controversial kiss with Fedez at Sanremo in 2023. A strong gesture that the young singer felt was too much to handle in that context and about the great depression he has always suffered from. The pair performed to “La Nuova Stella di Broadway” by Cesare Cremonini. Alberto Matano said, “Powerful, every time Rosa Chemical appears on the floor it’s surprising, always adding something.” Selvaggia Lucarelli said, “In the choreography there was a lot of Erica…”

It was then the turn of Martina Colombari with Luca Favilla. The former Miss Italy spoke about her pregnancy and the birth of her son Achille, born from her love story with Billy Costacurta, the former Milan footballer she married in 2004. The pair danced to Giorgia’s “Di sole e d’azzurro.” Ivan Zazzaroni said, “You are growing a lot, you are the number 1 danger for those who are candidates to win,” and Carolyn Smith added, “Great strides.”

Finally, Paolo Belli with Anastasia Kuzmina came to close out the first part of the competition. The pair danced to Claudio Baglioni’s “Strada Facendo.” Alberto Matano said, “You never cease to amaze, Paolo,” and Fabio Canino said, “I really appreciated the simplicity and the song helped a lot.”

Barbara D’Urso and Pasquale la Rocca

Following a new incursion by the Signora Coriandoli, who performed a “protest” dance against the jury, the competition returned to the heat of the competition with Barbara D’Urso and Pasquale la Rocca. The host spoke about her parents, the difficult relationship with her father after the premature death of her mother, whom Barbara lost at a young age. The pair performed to Massimo Ranieri’s “Perdere l’amore.” The entire audience stood up to applaud their performance. Rossella Erra said, “Your dad left you a great legacy,” Alberto Matano said, “History teaches us that it’s never too late to make peace with your past. Thank you Barbara for sharing it with us,” Sara Di Vaira said, “It was presented very well, Barbara remained alone on the floor occupying the spaces well,” and Matteo Addino said, “Interpreted very well both technically and emotionally, superlative.”

Ballando… everyone on the floor, the first couples to perform

The first to perform in the dance-off were Filippo Magnini with Alessandra Tripoli. Zazzaroni commented on Filippo’s unjust disqualification for doping and his great fight for the truth. Carolyn Smith commented, “Keep going Filippo, the winner is you!” The second couple in the competition was Nancy Brilli with Filippo Zara. Selvaggia Lucarelli commented, “Cute, but not much more.” The third couple to perform was Andrea Delogu with Nikita Perotti to the tune of Marco Mengoni’s “Due Vite.” Carolyn Smith said, “Exceptional dance and choreography.” The fourth couple ready to take the floor was Fabio Fognini with Giada Lini dancing to “Un senso,” shortly after the former professional tennis player spoke about his serious injury in 2016.

Milly Carlucci’s tribute to the Kessler twins and Ornella Vanoni

Milly Carlucci announces the ninth episode of Ballando con le Stelle live from the Auditorium Rai at the Foro Italico in Rome. The episode opens with a special dedication to the Kessler twins and Ornella Vanoni.

After introducing all the couples still in the competition, Milly recalls the standings at the end of the eighth episode: in first place, Andrea Delogu and Nikita Perotti, who earned 30 extra points thanks to the dance-off, in second place were Martina Colombari and Luca Favilla (20 extra points) and in third place Barbara D’Urso and Pasquale La Rocca who obtained 10 points.