Italian outlet Libero reports that Rai is considering a major shake-up for the Sanremo Music Festival in 2027, with pop star Dua Lipa potentially joining Stefano De Martino as co-host. The report, published Wednesday, suggests the broadcaster is backing the idea of pairing the international singer with the Italian television presenter for the prestigious event.
According to Libero, the proposal would mark a significant departure from recent editions of the festival, which have typically featured Italian artists and television personalities in hosting roles. The outlet describes the move as a "revolution" for Sanremo, though it notes that details remain in early stages.
La Repubblica separately reports that De Martino is aiming high with his wish list for the festival, naming Dua Lipa as a co-host candidate among other ambitions. Vanity Fair Italia also picked up the story, questioning whether the pairing could become a reality for the 2027 edition.
The reports come as De Martino prepares for a December program on Rai 1, which Libero describes as a "preview" or appetizer for his Sanremo involvement. The same report flags that his regular show may be at risk due to scheduling conflicts with festival preparations.
No official confirmation has come from Rai, De Martino, or Dua Lipa's representatives. The festival's organizing body has not commented on the reports.
What to watch next: whether Rai makes any formal announcement about the 2027 hosting lineup in the coming months, and how De Martino's December broadcast performs as a potential indicator of his festival role.
