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Has a daughter, Tiziana, from his first marriage.He also has a son, who lives in Australia, that he recognized a few years ago.

Studied law at the University of Catania.

One of the most important and popular TV hosts on Italian television, best known for hosting Sanremo Music Festival (1951) and Domenica in (1976).

From 1974 until 1980 he was the partner of actress Maria Grazia Grassini.

In 1981 he was the partner of actress Adriana Russo.

From 1982 until 1985 he was the partner of actress Alida Chelli.

On the opening night of the Sanremo Music Festival 1995, shortly after the beginning of the show a man, Pino Pagano, sat on the edge of the gallery of the theatre showing his intention to commit suicide by jumping below: he was eventually stopped by Baudo himself amid the applause of the audience.

Pippo Baudo is one of the most famous Italian television presenters, with a career spanning six decades.

In 2008, he hosted, for his thirteenth time, the Sanremo Music Festival, succeeding Mike Bongiorno, who hosted eleven times.

While studying law at the University of Catania, he became involved in entertainment as an actor and host. He also learned to play the piano. He graduated with a degree in law, despite his interest in entertainment.