Francesco Facchinetti

The Profile

Italian singer and TV presenter, known as DJ Francesco. Broke out with La canzone del capitano and later hosted X Factor Italy on Rai 2.

Also known as DJ Francesco; Italian pop singer and television/radio presenter; breakout hit "La canzone del capitano" (2003); host of X Factor Italia on Rai 2 (seasons 1–4); son of Roby Facchinetti (Pooh).

Two reviews chart DJ Francesco’s pop splash and TV pivot: one hails La canzone del capitano with fan-level enthusiasm; another rates X‑Factor 3 as solid and decently hosted by Facchinetti, with one cringey guest intro. Publicly known: Italian singer and TV presenter, aka DJ Francesco, breakout in 2003, host of X Factor Italy on Rai 2.