Gabriele Corsi Set for Eurovision 2026 Return in Vienna
Italian media personality Gabriele Corsi is officially returning to the Eurovision Song Contest. The seasoned broadcaster will be heading to Vienna for the 2026 edition of the competition, where he will provide commentary and support the debut of artist Sal Da Vinci and his entry, “Per sempre sì.”
Corsi has already expressed significant optimism regarding the Italian entry. Speaking on Deejay Chiama Italia, he praised the artist and the track’s early momentum, stating, “He is a wonderful person, the track is doing very well in streams and I don’t exclude that he could win.”
Since 2021, Corsi has established himself as one of the most recognizable Italian voices of the contest for Rai audiences. Over the years, he has shared the commentary booth with a rotating cast of personalities, including Mara Maionchi, BigMama, Elettra Lamborghini and Cristiano Malgioglio. His tenure has been marked by a unique balance of professionalism and spontaneity. while he describes his Eurovision role as more “institutional” than his comedic work, he maintains an ironic edge that resonates with viewers.
This blend of styles famously culminated in a viral moment during the 2021 contest. To celebrate the victory of Måneskin and their hit “Zitti e buoni,” Corsi—alongside Malgioglio—stripped down on live television in a moment of pure exuberance that has since become a piece of Eurovision lore.
Corsi’s journey to the international stage began long before his Eurovision success. Born in Rome on July 29, 1971, to a teacher and an engineer, he initially pursued acting at the Accademia Nazionale d’Arte Drammatica Silvio D’Amico. Though he was eventually expelled following conflicts with instructors, he remained dedicated to the craft and later earned a degree in Political Science from La Sapienza University of Rome.
His professional breakthrough came after a 1996 television debut in Il maresciallo Rocca with Gigi Proietti. However, it was the 1999 formation of the comedy group Trio Medusa—alongside Giorgio Maria Daviddi and Furio Corsetti—that catapulted him to stardom. The trio became cultural staples through their work on the radio and popular programs such as Le Iene and Quelli che il calcio.
Despite the public spotlight and the highs of his career, Corsi has remained open about his personal challenges, including his father’s illness and a public dispute with Valeria Geraci. He credits much of his stability to the unwavering support of his wife, Laura. Reflecting on her influence in his life, Corsi admitted, “Without my wife I would plummet.”
As the road to Vienna begins, Corsi’s return highlights his evolution from a disruptive comedic force to a versatile mainstay of Italian entertainment journalism.
