Conti says he'll probably present 2026 Sanremo too

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 16 - Veteran TV presenter Carlo Conti said Sunday that he will probably stay on as artistic director of the Sanremo Festival next year after the 2025 edition of the annual music jamboree and song contest, the 75th, was a big success under him.
    "This year was great, the watchword was together," Conti told a news conference.
    "We had fun together, we did it together. Let's see next year if I get an idea, but I think so.
    "The company (State broadcaster Rai) have asked me to have fun for two years at the festival.
    "I have accepted.
    "I will decide what to do along the way.
    "Organizing the Festival is not just about presenting it, which, in the end, is the easiest thing.
    "It is also about organisation, artistic direction, the choice of set, lights and clothes.
    "If my work serves to help some members of new generation in the future, we will see if I can help".
    Florence-born Conti, 63, ran the show for the fourth time this year after presenting previous editions in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
    He took over from Ravenna-born Amadeus, 61, who stepped down after five highly successful editions Rai Pubblicità CEO Luca Poggi said Sunday that the 2025 Sanremo generated a record 65.258 million euros in advertising revenue for the State broadcaster, up 8.5% on the previous high set last year. (see related) (ANSA).