X Factor 2026, Lenanie and Fulminacci guest eliminated. PHOTO

X Factor 2026, Lenanie and Fulminacci guest eliminated. PHOTO

In the Sky Original show produced by Fremantle broadcast every Thursday on Sky and streaming on NOW, hosted by Giorgia and with the four judges Paola Iezzi, Jake La Furia, Irama and Francesco Gabbani, the Jukebox Night transformed the stage into a venue with Sixties and Seventies vibes. The 4 teams with the remaining 11 official competitors faced 2 heats. After the runoff against Manu, Lenanie was eliminated. Guest Fulminacci.

Giorgia opened the Sixties and Seventies Jukebox Night with a medley of the songs Come Together by The Beatles, Light My Fire by The Doors and I Can't Get No Satisfation by The Rolling Stones. The 4 teams with the remaining 11 competitors will face 2 heats, at the end of which the least voted will compete in the final clash. The judges will decide the outcome: elimination or Tilt.

Camilla from Paola Iezzi's team opened the first heat with the song Be My Baby by The Ronettes. “It's nice to see you grow,” Irama commented. "Together with Alex Fontana, you are the greatest quick-change artist of this edition", added Jake La Furia. “On stage you are truly made to be on stage.”

Lenanie from the Irama team sang the song Il cielo è semper più blu by Rino Gaetano. "It was good for your mood," commented Jake La Furia. “The assignment is perfect because it respects your identity as an artist, but it gave you a lighter form,” added Paola Iezzi.

Giacomo Calò from Francesco Gabbani's team sang the song All By Myself in Eric Carmen's version. Standing ovation! "You were very strong," commented Jake La Furia. “It excites me that every time he finishes singing a great song, he gets emotional,” Irama added. “You moved me,” concluded his judge.

ALÌA from Jake La Furia's team sang the song Mamma Mia by ABBA. "A future pop star", commented Paola Iezzi. The contestant forgot to put on her in-ears, but despite this the judges appreciated the performance.

Teo Bok from Francesco Gabbani's team sang the song Have You Ever Seen the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival. “It was your most concrete performance: you played, you sang, and you showed us what you can do,” commented Jake La Furia. "You study and prepare really well, but this song has a desperation that I haven't heard," said Paola Iezzi.

The Distances of Irama's team performed the song Another Brick in the Wall - Part II by Pink Floyd. "It wasn't easy to do something credible, but you managed it," said Francesco Gabbani. "You are one of the few companies that do very theatrical performances which, however, I like", added Jake La Furia. “I couldn't wait to show this side of Le Didinze,” concluded their judge.

The super guest Fulminacci performed a medley of the songs Insieme a te non ci sto pisi in the version by Franco Battiato and Stupida unfortunate. "It was one of the best years of my life," said the singer, who went gold with the album Calcinacci. On November 13th and 14th he will play for the first time in Spain, in Madrid and Barcelona respectively.

camilla, Le Distanze, Giacomo Calò, Teo Bok and ALÌA passed the round. Lenanie instead went to the runoff.

The Scraffs of Francesco Gabbani's team played the song God Save the Queen by the Sex Pistols. "You're back to doing what you have to do", commented Jake La Furia, who in the second Live had insinuated that the group had become "gentrified".

Manu from Paola Iezzi's team sang the song Mi ordini in mente by Lucio Battisti. “From a sweet little boy, you suddenly became a man,” Irama commented. “You are a great performer, but I still need to understand what kind of artist you are,” added Jake La Furia. "I can see your path very well", replied his judge.

Alex Fontana from Jake La Furia's team sang the song Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues. "I've run out of compliments," said Paola Iezzi. “I would also like to see you in another capacity,” Irama commented. "You could... but also not", replied Jake La Furia.

The Mad-Dog of Paola Iezzi's team sang the song Rebel Rebel by David Bowie. "I didn't recognize you when you came in!", Irama joked. "I was curious to see the boys in a slightly more sensual outfit," explained their judge. "Beautiful and rebellious!".

Patrizia from the Irama team sang the song Tu si' 'na cosa grande per me by Domenico Modugno. Standing ovation! "I don't have many words, I approach the standing ovation from the public", commented Francesco Gabbani. "Not even with laryngitis! You are an absolute champion", said Jake La Furia. “You have a really important heart,” added Paola Iezzi. “Wonderful,” concluded his judge.

The Mad-Dog, Patrizia, Alex Fontana and the Scraffs passed the round. Manu instead went to the run-off.

Lenanie sang the warhorse You Don't Make Anything by Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro.

Manu performed Olly's warhorse Devastante.

Irama chose to eliminate Manu, while Paola Iezzi, Jake La Furia and Francesco Gabbani decided to eliminate Lenanie, who had to leave the program. "It was wonderful to get this far, I didn't even expect it," said the competitor after a hug with Manu and before greeting the judges.