X Factor 2026, triple elimination and super guest Charlotte Cardin at the fourth Live. PHOTO

X Factor 2026, triple elimination and super guest Charlotte Cardin at the fourth Live. 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 4 teams with 10 competing artists faced the Giostra and the cover round. The two least voted, Scraffs and Manu, immediately left the stage, while Le Distanze and ALÌA went to the runoff. Tilt finally eliminated ALÌA. Super guest Charlotte Cardin

Giorgia opened the fourth Live Show of X Factor 2026, with triple elimination. The 4 teams with the 10 competing artists faced the round of the Giostra: one after the other, for about a minute each, they re-performed one of the songs performed during their journey. A round of covers followed. At the end of the evening, the votes from the two heats were accumulated to identify the four least voted: the two least voted suffered a straight elimination, while the other two least voted went to a run-off and the judges decided on the third eliminated.

Camilla from Paola Iezzi's team opened the Giostra heat with the song WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! by Raye.

The Scraffs of Francesco Gabbani's team performed the song Celebrity Skin by Hole.

Manu from Paola Iezzi's team sang the song Incoscienti Giovani by Achille Lauro.

Patrizia from the Irama team sang the song Bang Bang by Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Nicki Minaj.

ALÌA from Jake La Furia's team performed the song MAYBE. by Sienna Spiro.

The Irama team's Distances chose the song Space Monkey by Placebo.

Giacomo Calò from Francesco Gabbani's team sang the song At least you in the universe by Mia Martini.

Alex Fontana from Jake La Furia's team sang the song Last Nite by The Strokes.

Teo Bok from Francesco Gabbani's team sang the song La mia storia tra le dita by Gianluca Grignani.

Paola Iezzi's team Mad-Dog played the song Club Foot by Kasabian.

Super guest Charlotte Cardin sang the song Memories. The new global pop star who, after winning the award for Female Artist of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique and being named Global Woman of the Year by Billboard, is now on the eve of a highly anticipated world tour in 2027 (which will also visit Italy at the Fabrique in Milan on May 20) and will soon release her new album.

The 5 most voted competitors were Mad-Dog, Giacomo Calò, Alex Fontana, Patrizia and Teo Bok. He himself, from Francesco Gabbani's team, opened the free heat with the song Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake. Standing ovation for the performance, even dancer! "Justin Timberlake has coolness and fluidity in singing, which I missed a bit", commented Paola Iezzi. "For me you were 'Wow', because I know how much you put yourself on the line," his judge said instead.

ALÌA from Jake La Furia's team performed the song La rondine di Mango in Angelina Mango's version. "From an emotional point of view, your performance struck me a lot. In some points you made me fly, but in others a little less", commented Francesco Gabbani. “I have not experienced all these traumas of my colleagues,” his judge joked.

The Mad-Dog of Paola Iezzi's team played a mash-up of the songs Elenore by The Turtles and Scende la rainfall by Gianni Morandi. "You are really good. However, I see a good path and I don't understand what the direction is", commented Francesco Gabbani.

Patrizia from the Irama team sang the song And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going in Jennifer Hudson's version. Standing ovation! "You are wonderful," said Francesco Gabbani. “Everything perfect,” added Jake La Furia. "Your hunger for the stage conquers me", continued Paola Iezzi. “I am so happy for you,” concluded his judge.

Manu from Paola Iezzi's team sang the song Va bene, va bene cos by Vasco Rossi. "You sang well, but in a not very expressive way", commented Francesco Gabbani. “I don't have the spark that sends me beyond great performer,” added Jake La Furia. “He has his own voice,” concluded his judge.

The Distances of Irama's team played the song Welcome to My Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. “You tied me to the ship like Ulysses with the sirens,” their judge commented.

Camilla from Paola Iezzi's team sang the song Io che non vive senza te by Pino Donaggio. "You are a pearl. I can't explain why you weren't among the most voted", commented your judge.

The Scraffs of Francesco Gabbani's team played the song American Idiot by Green Day. "Your most convincing performance", commented Paola Iezzi.

Giacomo Calò from Francesco Gabbani's team sang the song All of Me by John Legend. During the performance, the artist thought about his mother. "You have an incredible voice. You didn't disfigure yourself even doing this very difficult piece", commented Jake La Furia. "Thank you, because we are sharing a journey of emotions experienced together", concluded his judge.

Alex Fontana from Jake La Furia's team sang the song Maggie M'Gill by The Doors. "You have remarkable star quality", commented Paola Iezzi.

Mad-Dog, Teo Bok, Patrizia, Alex Fontana, Giacomo Calò and Camilla will present their unreleased songs at the fifth Live Show. The first eliminated were the Scraffs.

The second eliminated was Manu.

Le Distances and ALÌA went to the runoff. Distances sang the warhorse Ritornerai by Bruno Lauzi.

ALÌA chose the workhorse That's So True by Gracie Abrams.

Irama and Paola Iezzi eliminated ALÌA, while Jake La Furia and Francesco Gabbani eliminated Le Distanze. The fate of the two artists in the ballot was therefore decided by Tilt's 200 seconds of televoting. Finally, the third eliminated was ALÌA.