Jo Squillo and Michelle Masullo, known collectively as “Le DJ,” secured victory in the second leg of Pechino Express 2026 – L’Estremo Oriente, a grueling 238-kilometer race from the port of Ketapang to the Tumpak Sewu waterfalls, according to results announced Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The pair triumphed over competitors including “I Raccomandati,” “I Rapper,” “I Comedian,” “Le Albiceleste,” “Gli Spassusi,” “I Veloci,” and “Le Biondine.” The win came after a challenging elimination round that pitted Steven Basalari and Viviana Vizzini, “Gli Ex,” against Mattia Stanga and Elisa Maino, “I Creator.” “I Creator” were ultimately eliminated from the competition, following a previous last-place finish in the first stage.
The current lineup of nine remaining teams continues their journey across Indonesia, China, and Japan. Those still in contention include Biagio Izzo and Francesco Paolantoni (“Gli Spassusi”), Chanel Totti and Filippo Laurino (“I Raccomandati”), Jo Squillo and Michelle Masullo (“Le DJ”), Fiona May and Patrick Stevens (“I Veloci”), Dani Faiv and Tony 2Milli (“I Rapper”), Tay Vines and Assane Diop (“I Comedian”), Candelaria and Camila Solórzano (“Le Albiceleste”), Gaia De Laurentiis and Agnese Catalani (“Le Biondine”), and Steven Basalari and Viviana Vizzini (“Gli Ex”).
Jo Squillo and Michelle Masullo’s relationship began on the set of the television program Detto Fatto in 2018, where Masullo worked as a model in a segment curated by Squillo. The connection deepened over time, with Squillo referring to Masullo as her daughter, despite the absence of any formal legal ties, according to a report published March 17, 2026. The two currently live together in Milan and collaborate on professional projects.
Masullo’s career began in 2018 with her participation in the Miss MiLuna Friuli Venezia Giulia pageant, which led to her being a finalist in the Miss Italia competition. She subsequently appeared on television programs including Detto Fatto, L’Eredità in 2024, and La Volta Buona in 2025, where she performed as a DJ under the name “Mixelle.” She graduated from IULM University in Milan with a degree in Communication, Media, and Advertising in 2022.
Pechino Express 2026 – L’Estremo Oriente is broadcast exclusively on Sky and streamed on NOW, with Costantino Della Gherardesca as the host, accompanied by Lillo, Giulia Salemi, and Guido Meda as correspondents.
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