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Gerry Scotti Turns 70, Celebrated with Record‑Breaking 'La Ruota della Fortuna' Special
On 7 August 2026 the veteran Italian presenter Virginio “Gerry” Scotti celebrated his 70th birthday during a special edition of the game‑show La Ruota della Fortuna on Canale 5. The episode attracted 4.1 million viewers and a 29.6 % share, out‑performing rival programmes in the access‑prime‑time slot.
The broadcast featured a surprise video message from Pier Silvio Berlusconi, CEO of Mediaset, who praised Scotti as “a happy grand‑father, a great father and a person of heart”. Samira Lui appeared on‑stage, and three former champions – Ferdinando Sallustio, Enrico Remigio and Nicolò Scalfi – competed in a quiz that revisited highlights of Scotti’s four‑decade career.
The celebration underscored Scotti’s continued popularity, marking a new “golden season” for the host after the show’s revival in 2025, and reaffirming his status as one of Italy’s most beloved television figures.
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Canale 5 · Emanuele · Enrico Remigio · Ferdinando Sallustio · Gerry Scotti · Italian television · La Ruota della Fortuna · Mediaset · Pier Silvio Berlusconi · Samira Lui
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- [● 15 SOURCES] Gerry Scotti turned 70 on 7 August 2026. www.oggi.it · www.ilcorrierino.com · notiziedi.it · www.corrierenazionale.it · www.gaeta.it · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] A special episode of La Ruota della Fortuna aired on 7 August 2026 to celebrate Gerry Scotti’s birthday. www.corrierenazionale.it · www.gaeta.it · www.tvblog.it
- [● 15 SOURCES] Gerry Scotti was born in Camporinaldo, Pavia on 7 August 1956. www.oggi.it · www.ilcorrierino.com · notiziedi.it · www.corrierenazionale.it · www.gaeta.it · +10 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] La Ruota della Fortuna was launched in summer 2025 and moved to access‑prime‑time. www.ilcorrierino.com · notiziedi.it · risoluto.it · www.gaeta.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The show has overtaken Striscia la Notizia in its time slot and competes with Affari Tuoi. www.ilcorrierino.com · notiziedi.it · risoluto.it · www.gaeta.it
- [● 15 SOURCES] Gerry Scotti began his broadcasting career in radio in the 1970s and later hosted shows such as Passaparola and Chi vuol essere milionario. www.oggi.it · www.ilcorrierino.com · notiziedi.it · www.corrierenazionale.it · www.gaeta.it · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The special episode featured three former quiz champions: Ferdinando Sallustio, Enrico Remigio and Nicolò Scalfi. www.corrierenazionale.it · www.gaeta.it · www.tvblog.it