It’s safe news now: a young face dearly loved by the so-called Generation Z is the special correspondent of Prima Festival, the flick that precedes the highly anticipated Sanremo 2023 Festival, which runs from February 7th to 11th, 2023 obviously being broadcast on Rai 1.
In fact, at the Prima Festival, presenter Andrea Delogu will connect directly with a correspondent chosen by Amadeus himself to collect the hot emotions of the singers before the performance: Jody Cecchetto.
Who is Jody Cecchetto, son of art, but not only
Known and loved by Generation Z (with 338,000 followers on Instagram and over half a million on TikTok), Jody Cecchetto – Prima Festival correspondent – is the son of Claudio Cecchetto, one of the most famous Italian talent scouts ever who, between the ’80s and ’90s, spotted talents who wrote the history of Italian music and entertainment, most notably Jovanotti.
Cecchetto is also a historical friend and discoverer of Amadeus. his eldest son, Jody seems to have inherited his father’s passion for the world of entertainment and especially for the world of music. The 28-year-old is in fact famous as a radio announcer for Radio RTL 102.5, for Radio Zeta and was presenter of the 2022 edition of Power Hits Estate at the Arena di Verona and Future Hits of Radio Zeta.
In addition to his career as a DJ and moderator of music events, Jody is very popular with the very young also for being the boyfriend of one of the most famous TikTokers in Italy, Claudia Vedovatti. The two said their final goodbyes in May 2022 after a relationship full of ups and downs, complete with a social announcement underlining (and assuring their followers) that they remain on good terms.
Jody Cecchetto, Goodwill Ambassador of Prima Festival: “I’m honored”
From February 7th to 11th, 2023 it will be Cody Cecchetto who will interview the singers in the competition of the next Sanremo Festival a few minutes after their performance and give them the line, immediately after the news, the presenter of the Prima Festival will be Andrea Delog.
Cecchetto Jr. himself explained that someone very close to him broke the news that Amadeus, who will be presenting the event with exceptional co-hosts, wanted him as a special ambassador. “My publisher Lorenzo Suraci (President of Rtl 102.5, ed.) calls me one morning and tells me that he has received a WhatsApp from Amadeus asking for my participation” – said Jody – “The next day, Amadeus called me personally, which I really appreciated: He also made himself available as an intermediary between me and the Rai team, telling me: “Call me if you need to.” Hearing him so often at the center of the organization gave me a lot of security and peace of mind. I am charged and had no hesitation.”
Obviously the Jody’s reaction There was great joy ahead of Amadeus’ proposal: “I am delighted, but above all I feel honored and excited to be able to put myself to the test in such a special place and occasion. The festival is sacred to those who dream of speaking in front of a microphone and video camera. Being part of Prima Festival means being able to say that you are part of a great team that narrates the beginning and preview evenings that everyone awaits throughout the year”.
“I want to share with others what I have learned this year from my daily work on the radio and all the energy that the atmosphere of Sanremo can give me,” explained the future correspondent, who, as a music lover, is also a supporter of zu seems to be how the artistic director of the Sanremo Kermesse has handled the selection of the competing artists in recent years: “I appreciate that very much Over the years, Amadeus has gotten closer and closer to the world of young peoplenever to be banal and to respect everyone’s taste in music and entertainment”