Canale 5’s debut of Tim Battiti Live 2000 Hits drew 1.483.000 viewers with a 16.2% share on Sept. 26, 2026, trailing Enrico Brignano’s comedy show on Rai 1 in the Saturday night television ratings race, according to Auditel data reported by Stefania Meneghella. The musical special, hosted by Ilary Blasi with the participation of Fabio Rovazzi and Daniele Battaglia, celebrated early 2000s hit records, while the opposing Rai 1 broadcast featured Brignano’s theatrical performance Bello di mamma… Rai.
Rai 1 and Mediaset Ratings Battle for Saturday Primetime
The head-to-head prime-time clash between state broadcaster Rai and commercial competitor Mediaset on Sept. 26, 2026, highlighted distinct audience splits across Italian networks. Rai 1 secured the top spot in the evening slot as Enrico Brignano entertained 2.104.000 spectators, capturing a 16.7% share with his reflection on personal emotions and comedy. Canale 5 countered with Ilary Blasi’s music event, which reached 1.483.000 viewers and a 16.2% share.
Other networks carved out dedicated audiences during the same Saturday evening window. Italia 1 broadcast the Nations League match between England and Spain, pulling in 1.360.000 viewers for an 8.9% share. Rete 4 aired episodes of the Spanish soap opera La Promessa, securing 761.000 viewers and a 6% share. Rai 3 reported 658.000 viewers (5.4% share) for Carlo Lucarelli’s show Blu Notte, while Rai 2 broadcast the Men’s Volleyball European Championship final between France and Poland, which was watched by 554.000 fans, accounting for a 3.7% share.
Access Prime Time: Gerry Scotti Outpaces Stefano De Martino
In the pre-serale access prime time slot, Canale 5’s game show claimed a stronger audience share than its Rai 1 rival on Sept. 26, 2026. Gerry Scotti, with the participation of Samira Lui in La Ruota della Fortuna, captured 3.909.000 viewers, resulting in a 24.7% share.
Meanwhile, Stefano De Martino hosted Affari Tuoi on Rai 1 during the same early-evening window. The program drew 3.512.000 spectators, translating to a 22.3% share of the television audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Saturday night television ratings on Sept. 26, 2026?
Rai 1 won the prime-time slot with Enrico Brignano’s show Bello di mamma… Rai, which gathered 2.104.000 viewers (16.7% share), outperforming Canale 5’s Tim Battiti Live 2000 Hits.
What was the viewership for Ilary Blasi’s music special on Canale 5?
Tim Battiti Live 2000 Hits, hosted by Ilary Blasi with Fabio Rovazzi and Daniele Battaglia, attracted 1.483.000 viewers with a 16.2% share.
How did Gerry Scotti perform against Stefano De Martino in access prime time?
Gerry Scotti’s La Ruota della Fortuna on Canale 5 outperformed Stefano De Martino’s Affari Tuoi on Rai 1, drawing 3.909.000 viewers (24.7% share) compared to 3.512.000 viewers (22.3% share).