The spotlight on the last, highly anticipated episode of the 24th edition of Friends. To lead live will be as always Maria De Filippisoul and guide of a program that for over two decades has launched new generations of artists and conquers the public with record listening. After eight episodes who kept millions of spectators glued – with an average share of the 26.7% – Everything is ready for the evening that will decide The absolute winner of this season.
On stage, five finalists, five different stories but united by the same goal: transforming passion into a profession. To contend for the victory there are Francesco, Alessia, Daniele, Trigno and Antoniabetween singing and dance, technique and heart, emotion and discipline. The verdict, as per tradition, will be in the hands of the public from home, called to vote through SMS to the numbers 477.000.0 and 477.000.1.
The evening will open with an important witness passage: Sarah Toscanowinner of the last edition, will return to the studio to deliver the cup Who will take his place on the top step of the podium. At stake, 150,000 euros in golden tokens For the winner or the absolute winner, 50,000 euros for those who will win their own categoryand several other prizes that celebrate uniqueness, commitment and artistic vision.
The Critical Awardoffered by Enel and also of the value of 50,000 euros in gold tokenswill be assigned live by a jury made up of the most authoritative Italian newspapers. The RADIO Award It will be decreed by the main national networks, including RTL 102.5, Zeta Radio Italy, Radio 105, R101, RDS, Radio Norba, Radio Kiss Kiss, Radio Subasio and Radio Monte Carlo.
Space also to special awards, such as the Unique award offered by Oreo (30,000 euros in gold tokens) and the Keep Dreaming Award of Marlù, which will assign 7,000 euros in gold tokens to each finalistto support their future artistic path.
To comment and evaluate the performances will be there The three judges of this edition: Amadeus, Cristiano Malgioglio and Elena D’Amariosupported by professors who followed the boys in the growth, between study and stage: Alessandra Celentano, Rudy Zerbi, Lorella Cuccarini, Emanuel Lo, Anna Pettinelli and Deborah Lettieri.
Great expectations also for the musical moments and guests of the evening. On the stage of Friendswill perform Carl Brave and Sarah Toscano With the new single Perfectpublished by Warner Music Italy. Guest of honor, the ski champion Federica Brignonesymbol of commitment, strength and talent, just like the boys in the race.
To sign the artistic direction for the fifth consecutive year is Stéphane Jarnnyan international choreographer who has been able to give shape and breath to the performances with a modern and spectacular vision.
The finalists of Amici24
Trigno23 -year -old singer -songwriter, originally from Asti and today basically in Milan, has conquered the public with intense texts and current sounds. Followed by Anna Pettinellihe published unpublished like One step away from me, Damn Milan, 100 cigarettes And Of love you don’t die. His first ep, One step away from mewill be released on May 23 with Warner Music Italy.
Antonia19 years old, Neapolitan, is among the most original voices of the edition. Followed by Rudy Zerbiwon the Spotify Singles Prize. Among his songs: Giants, Where you are, Romantic And Relax. His first EP Relax It will be available from May 23 with Eclectic Records/Warner Music Italy.
Francis24 years old, a neoclassical dancer of Carovigno (Brindisi), worked under the guidance of Emanuel lo. During the program he got one Scholarship For Alvin Ailey Summer intensive in New York, one of the most prestigious dance academies in the world.
Alessia23 years old, Latin American dancer originally from funds and followed by Alessandra Celentanohas achieved extraordinary results even outside the program: it is WDSF world champion In the category only Latin adult female e Italian champion. Also for her, a scholarship for Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive.
Danielethe youngest finalist at just 18 years old, is a Modern dancer in Aversa who today lives in Rome. He also worked with Alessandra Celentanoshowing a surprising artistic evolution and out of the ordinary maturity.
Who will triumph? The song category is favored for the victory with Trigno
After the twist of the elimination of Nicolò Filippucci in the semifinal, the evening of Sunday 18 May will be decisive to find out if, as the experts of Sisalwill be Trigno to raise the cup of the 24th edition of Friends. The singer of the Pettinelli-Lettieri team is in fact the great favorite for the victory, also overcoming Antonia Nocca. Rudy Zerbi’s pupil continues to surprise the audience with his ability to excite, thanks to songs with romantic atmospheres, and therefore a twist is not to be excluded that leads her to the triumph.
What seems increasingly likely, according to Sisal data, is that this year too to dominate it will be The Canto category.
But beware of dance: Alessia Pecchiapupil of the teacher Celentano, is determined to bring the victory to the dance. Second in the prices Daniele Doriaanother talent of the Celentano team. More distant in the predictions Francesco Fasano: despite being the first to get the golden jersey in the semifinal.
With a mix of talent, emotion and passion, Friends He prepares to close this edition with a memorable evening. Who will raise the cup?
