Myrta Merlino Leaves Mediaset for San Marino TV

Journalist Myrta Merlino is officially leaving Mediaset to anchor a new television project on San Marino RTV, according to an announcement made by the presenter herself during La Terrazza della Dolce Vita, an event organized annually in San Marino by Simona Ventura and Giovanni Terzi.

Myrta Merlino Moves to San Marino RTV After Mediaset Departure

Merlino will make her debut on channel 550 starting next October, according to an announcement by San Marino Radio and Television Chief Executive Officer Roberto Sergio. The journalist joins a growing roster of prominent figures from Italian generalist television who have accepted proposals from the Sammarinese broadcaster. Other notable Italian television personalities involved with the network include Ventura, who hosts the San Marino Song Contest, and Terzi, who anchors the format Colibrì, according to event disclosures.

The Background of Pomeriggio5 and Changing Mediaset Schedules

Merlino’s move follows a year of professional inactivity after the closure of Pomeriggio5 on Canale5. According to initial reports following the cancellation of that popular format, the journalist was rumored to join Rete4 with a new program, though that project never materialized. Merlino had previously left La7 to lead Canale5’s afternoon container after Barbara d’Urso’s departure from Mediaset networks. Following two seasons that did not meet audience expectations, Mediaset elected to cancel the format, leaving Merlino without a scheduled program within the company.

Gianluigi Nuzzi and Milo Infante Reshape Mediaset Programming

Following the suspension of Merlino’s version of Pomeriggio5, Mediaset introduced Gianluigi Nuzzi as the host of Dentro la notizia in the weekday afternoon time slot, according to network schedules. That scheduling shift allowed the Mediaset flagship network to compete directly with La vita in diretta, hosted by Alberto Matano on Rai1, with both programs drawing comparable daily viewership numbers. In addition to Dentro la notizia, Nuzzi hosts the Friday evening true-crime program Quarto Grado on Rete4. Mediaset is also expanding its news division by welcoming Milo Infante, who left his role hosting Ore14 on Rai to anchor Ore11 every weekday morning on Rete4 starting in September, according to broadcast announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will Myrta Merlino host her new television program?

According to the announcement at La Terrazza della Dolce Vita, Myrta Merlino will host a new program on San Marino RTV, broadcasting on channel 550 starting in October.

Who replaced Myrta Merlino in the afternoon time slot on Canale5?

Gianluigi Nuzzi took over the afternoon time slot on Canale5 as the host of Dentro la notizia, following the suspension of Pomeriggio5.

What new program is Milo Infante launching on Mediaset?

Milo Infante is moving from Rai to Rete4 to anchor a new morning news program titled Ore11, starting in September.