De Martino: Use Santiago and think about Sanremo

Stefano De Martino flies to the United States with Santiago

After the overwhelming success of Affari Tuoi , Stefano De Martino is taking a well-deserved summer break. But be warned: it's not a complete rest. For the new artistic director of the 2027 Sanremo Music Festival , the summer will be a mix of relaxation and work, with the destination being the United States.

The Neapolitan host left for America with his son Santiago , born from his relationship with Belen Rodriguez. The trip combines private time with a series of professional commitments related to the next edition of the Festival.

A journey between relaxation and work

According to sources close to the person in question, De Martino's American stay won't be short: it will last until early September , with several stops throughout the United States. Among the cities he will visit is Los Angeles , a hub of encounters and career opportunities.

Despite the presence of little Santiago, Stefano has never stopped working on the Sanremo 2027 project. During his stay in the States, he will begin laying the foundations for a Festival that is already aiming for record numbers.

Sanremo 2027: The De Martino era has begun

The official announcement came a few weeks ago: Stefano De Martino is the new artistic director and host of the Sanremo Festival 2027 , with music manager Fabrizio Ferraguzzo at his side. The dates have already been set: February 16-20, 2027.

The announcement was made by De Martino himself on his social media channels, in a video showing him listening to Vasco Rossi's "Vita Spericolata ," almost as if to underscore the spirit with which he's approaching this new adventure. It marks a departure from Carlo Conti's tenure, which lasted five editions of the festival (2015, 2016, 2017, 2025, and 2026).

Gilda Ambrosio alongside De Martino

On the private front, the host is enjoying a peaceful time with his girlfriend Gilda Ambrosio , a stylist and influencer. The couple spent a few days on a boat among the Pontine Islands, stopping in Ponza , before departing for the United States. Ambrosio may join De Martino during his stay overseas.

Maria De Filippi heading to Sanremo?

The first major buzzword of the new Sanremo era concerns the possible co-hosting of Maria De Filippi . The queen of Mediaset programming has been mentioned several times, and the possibility of her appearing on the Ariston stage alongside De Martino continues to fuel debate among industry insiders and fans.

There's no official confirmation yet, but the idea of ​​a De Martino-De Filippi pairing is piquing the public's imagination. What began as a hunch is becoming an increasingly concrete possibility.

A summer as a protagonist

After winning over audiences with his hosting of Affari Tuoi , Stefano De Martino is preparing for a busy autumn and winter. His American vacation with Santiago represents his last moment of freedom before the long march to February 2027.

Between relaxation, business meetings, and a few stops on the West Coast, the Neapolitan host is preparing for what could be the most important festival of his career. With one stated goal: to surpass the record-breaking ratings of the Conti administration and leave an indelible mark on the history of Italy's most beloved singing festival.