Forum returns to Canale 5 with humanoid robot assistant

The television program Forum is set to return to Canale 5 on September 7, 2026, for its 42nd season. Host Barbara Palombelli will lead the long-running courtroom show, which recently concluded a successful season with an average of 1,331,000 viewers and a 19.1% share.

A major novelty for the upcoming season is the introduction of Jeeves, a humanoid robot designed to serve as an assistant. Developed by young Italian engineers, Jeeves utilizes artificial intelligence and is intended to have its own personality. The inclusion of the robot has already sparked debate and mixed reactions on social media, with Palombelli posing questions regarding the role of artificial intelligence and whether society should fear such technology.