Big Brother VIP: What to expect from Friday, October 2nd's episode

Big Brother VIP 9 returns in prime time on Friday, October 2, 2026, on Canale 5 with the sixth episode of this season. The evening's focus will be on the announcement of the first candidate for elimination , the verdict weighing on the televoting that opened after Monday's live broadcast.

Ilary Blasi hosts, supported by commentators Cesara Buonamici and Selvaggia Lucarelli . The episode opens with the televoting results and the new balance of power in the house: four contestants are up in the air , and the audience has already begun voting.

What to expect from Friday, October 2nd's episode

The evening kicks off with the televoting : the contestant with the least votes becomes the first candidate for elimination , as per this season's system. There's no immediate elimination, but the position achieved in the televoting determines the next nominations.

Michelle Masullo , the first eliminated contestant of the season, is expected in the studio to comment on the group's dynamics. Her return to the cameras will reopen the debate with the housemates who nominated her.

Ilary Blasi will also air two highly anticipated clips. The first features Marina La Rosa and Alex Belli , who continue to exchange barbs after their confrontation in Mystery Room. The second features the argument between Guendalina Tavassi and Jonathan Kashanian , one of the most talked-about moments of the last few hours.

The pool challenge and the production statement

An official press release read in the house announced this week's mission: the swimming pool will be transformed into a stage for an aquatic performance . The production has chosen Federica Morello as the protagonist , alongside Giacomo Gallani , Alessandro Roncaccia , and Alessandro Varsi.

The artistic direction is entrusted to Andreas Müller , who brings his experience as a choreographer to the show. The performance will become one of the most spectacular moments of the episode, with a vote from the audience and commentators.

Current Status: What Happened on Monday

The fifth episode, which aired on Monday, September 28 , ended with the elimination of Michelle Masullo , who received 8,01% of the vote. Here are the complete results of that evening's televoting.

• Alessandro Varsi 25,3 %
• Alessandro Roncaccia 22,44 %
• Carmen DiPietro 18,53 %
• Federica Morello 14,88 %
• Giancarlo Danto 10,84 %
• Michelle Masullo 8,01 %

The same evening defined the group at risk for the new episode. Marina La Rosa , Giancarlo Danto , Alex Belli , and Alessandro Varsi were nominated : the former ended up in the televoting process after a clash in the studio with Belli, Danto had already been nominated in the previous episode, while Varsi remains among the most exposed.

On the other side are the immunes : Andreas Müller , Megan Ria , and Jonathan Kashanian , the audience and House favorites. Immunity also came to Valeria Marini , Guendalina Tavassi , and Federica Morello thanks to the Cloud game.

The case of Simone Annicchiarico remains closed : after his disqualification for blasphemy on September 24, the production confirmed that he will not be returning to the house.

Who is at risk of elimination: the nominees and the polls

The televoting currently underway concerns the four nominees . The public can vote until the live broadcast, when the name of the contestant with the least votes will be announced. There are no exits planned for this episode , but the verdict will impact the group's strategies.

Press polls published in recent days indicate a very clear ranking. Please note: these are not official data , but rather surveys by specialized newspapers, and the final results are only available from live coverage.

• Marina La Rosa 41,13 %
• Alex Belli 27,42 %
• Giancarlo Danto 17,26 %
• Alessandro Varsi 14,19 %

According to these findings, the two contestants in the red zone are Giancarlo Danto and Alessandro Varsi , while Marina La Rosa and Alex Belli appear safe. A press leak indicates Danto received the least votes, but this is a prediction, not a verified fact.

Piera Meloni and the surprises of the episode

One of the most popular narrative threads concerns Piera Meloni , who recently admitted she wants to leave her boyfriend . Her closeness to Alessandro Roncaccia has become one of the central themes of the week.

A surprise is expected for the contestant during the episode : according to previews, she will see her mother again . Another rumor , from journalist Lorenzo Pugnaloni, suggests a direct confrontation with Gian Marco Ciaccia , her boyfriend. At the moment, there is no official confirmation of her entry into the house.

How to watch the episode on Friday, October 2nd

The sixth episode of Big Brother VIP 9 will air on Friday 2 October 2026 in prime time on Canale 5 , starting at around 22pm . The live broadcast is also available on Mediaset Extra (channel 55) and streaming on Mediaset Infinity.

Over the past few days, the site has been following all the stages of the game. The televoting section on Friday, October 2nd features the nominees and their reasons , while the article on the first eliminated contestant and the new nominations contains the televoting numbers from Monday.

To find out the profile of one of the most followed contestants, there is the profile on who Megan Ria is , and in the special on the clash between Marina La Rosa and Alex Belli, the stages of their tension in the house are retraced.

FAQ

When does the Friday, October 2nd episode air?

The sixth episode will be broadcast on Friday 2 October 2026 in prime time on Canale 5 , around 22pm.

Who's up for televoting this week?

The nominees are Marina La Rosa , Giancarlo Danto , Alex Belli and Alessandro Varsi.

Is there an elimination on Friday's episode?

No: in this episode the first candidate for elimination is proclaimed , that is, the contestant with the least votes from the public.

Who are the immune?

Andreas Müller , Megan Ria , Jonathan Kashanian , Valeria Marini , Guendalina Tavassi and Federica Morello are immune.

Friday's episode promises to be a major turning point: the televoting will determine who's at a disadvantage, and the new clips could shake things up. We recommend watching the live broadcast for official figures, without relying on the predictions released before the broadcast.