Tali e Quali: Previews and Judges for the January 9th Episode
It's about to return to prime time at 21:30 pm on Rai1 the spin-off that gives space to the public's talent: Such and Which is preparing for a new edition in 2026, with some big newsLeading the program will be Nicola Savino, While the jury changes face with a completely renewed lineup.
Surprisingly, in the first episode we will also find Carlo Conti, present for a symbolic moment of passing the baton.
What is the difference with Tale e Quale Show, how does the program and its format work?
Such and Which it's the version of the famous Such and Which Show designed for those who are not famous. In fact, those performing on stage are ordinary people with a strong passion for singing and imitating music greats.
The program returns in 2026 with a new edition composed of four episodes, broadcast on Saturday evenings on Rai1At the helm we find for the first time Nicola Savino, who takes over from Carlo Conti, bringing with him a fresher style but still in line with the spirit of the format.
At the centre of the show will once again be the live performances, in which the contestants will compete in the vocal and visual reproduction of famous artists from the Italian and international music scene.
Who is the permanent jury composed of and who are the guest judges?
One of the main innovations of Tali and Quali 2026 it concerns the jury, completely revamped compared to previous editions. Three iconic television and entertainment personalities will evaluate the contestants' performances:
- Christian Malgioglio
- Alessia Marcozzi
- Massimo Lopez
Alongside them, in each episode, there will be a fourth different guest judge, called upon to bring his own original perspective to the competing imitations.
The one who will inaugurate this rotation, in the first episode of 2026, will be Carlo Conti, who will sit at the jury table in the first episode, thus marking a symbolic handover to Nicola Savino and the new team.
Carlo Conti in fact, for years he was the symbolic face of Such and Which Show and also the spin-off Such and Which. His presence in the first episode of 2026, as special judge, represents a strong gesture of continuity with the program's past. With this choice, the format celebrates its origins but looks to the future, relying on the hosting of Nicola Savino, who officially takes over. A clear and direct transition, confirming the desire to reinvent itself while maintaining a strong connection to what has made this show a staple of Rai1's schedule.
What's new in the new edition of Tali e Quali?
While maintaining the same basic structure, Tali and Quali 2026 presents significant variations compared to previous years.
The most obvious is the composition of the jury which we have already talked about, completely revamped in both names and dynamics, thanks to the permanent presence of three faces and the introduction of a fourth rotating guest judge.
The key element of the program, however, remains unchanged: the exclusive participation of non-famous people, chosen for their ability to transform and interpret great musical artists.
Another difference from the original format, Such and Which Show, it's just this: the absence of celebrities among the contestants, in favor of valorizing the public's talent.