Big Brother 2025, previews for October 20th. Who's leaving and Anita's return?

Tonight, Monday 20 October 2025, returns to prime time on Channel 5 il Big Brother, led by Simona Ventura, with an episode packed with tension and twists. The longest-running reality show on Italian television faces a crucial phase of the season, with returns, departures, and an unexpected elimination that promises to change the balance within the house.

Anita Mazzotta returns after mourning

Among the most anticipated moments of the evening, the return of Anita Mazzotta, who had left the show for family reasons. After the loss of her mother, the contestant decided to return to the most closely watched house in Italy, sharing a touching message on social media: "Too many tears have already flowed, but whoever wants to, I'll do it: we'll raise a glass to the sky and toast you." Her return will be accompanied by a moment of intense emotion, with the other Big Brother contestants expressing their solidarity and affection.

New retreats and a tense atmosphere at home

The week was also marked by another farewell: Francesca Carrara He has decided to temporarily leave the program for personal reasons, but according to the authors' announcement, his return is not excluded. His son Simone De Bianchi remains in the competition, but has experienced difficult days due to tensions with other competitors. In particular, the clashes between Omer and Jonas and the comparison between Domenico and his girlfriend Valentina, arrived to clarify an alleged rapprochement with Benedetta, they set the house on fire and made the atmosphere more incandescent than ever.

Nominations and polls: who is at risk of being excluded?

After the surprise elimination of Julius Carotenuto, this week's televoting sees nominations Grace Kendi, Francesco Rana, Giulia Soponariu e Omar “Bena” BenabdallahThe public will be asked to vote for their favorite contestant: whoever gets the least votes will be at risk of elimination.
According to the most recent polls, Grace would seem to be the favorite with over 30% of the votes, while the other contestants are competing in a close battle. However, the production has announced a flash televoting surprise during the episode, which could overturn all predictions.

The current cast of Big Brother

After recent withdrawals and returns, the competitors still in the race are:

• Matteo Azzali
• Omar “Bena” Benabdallah
• Flaminia Romoli
• Omer Elomari
• Jonas Pepe
• Sunday D'Alterio
• Donatella Wednesday
• Francesco Rana
• Mattia Scudieri
• Blessed Stocchi
• Giulia Soponariu
• Domenico D'Alterio
• Simone De Bianchi
• Rasha Younes
• Ivana Castorina
• Anita Mazzotta
• Grace Kendi

Opinion leaders and guests of the evening

Next to Simona Ventura, we will find the commentators again Cristina Plevani, Ascanio Pacelli e Floriana Secondi, former winners and protagonists of the first editions of the program. Also in the studio Sonia Bruganelli, eagerly awaited for a special cameo after his long experience as a reality TV commentator: his return promises sparks and cutting comments.

Where to watch the October 20 episode

The live broadcast of the Big Brother 2025 will air tonight at 21:45 pm on Channel 5 and will be available to stream on Mediaset Infinity, both live and on demand. The public will also be able to follow the live 24 hours a day su Mediaset Extra (channel 55), La5 (channel 30) and on the platform Infinity.

With unexpected returns, emotions and new nominations, the episode of 20 October promises to be one of the most decisive of this edition.