Elodie and Franceska kiss on Pride float as over 350,000 march through Milan
Italian singer Elodie and dancer Franceska Nuredini shared a kiss on a float at Milano Pride on Saturday, cheered by a crowd of over 350,000 people. The couple, together since late 2025, danced to Paola e Chiara's 'Vamos a bailar' during the parade.
A couple on parade
Elodie (36) and Franceska Nuredini (25) were among the most photographed participants of Milano Pride 2026, held on 27 June. The singer wore a glittery top and skirt, while the dancer chose a light blue mini dress. As they rode on a decorated float, they exchanged a kiss and later sang along to the 1990s hit 'Vamos a bailar', a moment captured in videos shared on Elodie's Instagram.
The relationship path
The two met in 2025 when Nuredini, a professional dancer for television and tours, joined Elodie's stage crew. At the time Elodie was still in a relationship with motorcycle racer Andrea Iannone. According to a reconstruction by journalist Selvaggia Lucarelli, the singer ended both connections at the end of 2025 before choosing Nuredini. No formal announcement followed; the couple was spotted increasingly often in Milan's nightlife, on trips to Thailand, Venice and Japan, and finally became public when a kiss from their Japan vacation appeared in a photo carousel in May 2026.
- Elodie and Franceska meet during her tour, while the singer is still in a relationship with Andrea Iannone.
- Elodie ends both connections and later chooses Franceska, according to a reconstruction by Selvaggia Lucarelli.
- A kiss photo from a Japan vacation surfaces in an Instagram carousel, making their relationship public.
- The couple kisses on a Pride float and dances to 'Vamos a bailar', cheered by over 350,000 people.
Pride with 350,000 marchers
Organisers set the parade's start time at 17:00 to avoid the hottest part of the day. Despite high temperatures, more than 350,000 people filled the streets, making the cortege one of the largest in the event's history. The theme of inclusion resonated strongly, and the couple's open display was seen as a natural extension of their personal and public advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Political presence and tribute
The march was dedicated to Mirko Moriconi and his mother Katy Andreoni, shot dead in Versilia by the man who had been their husband and father and who could not accept his son's homosexuality. Several politicians attended, including Elly Schlein, who called for action against homotransphobia, and Milan's mayor Beppe Sala. Their presence underscored the day's dual character: a festive celebration and a demand for cultural change in a country still working on acceptance.
