Gerry Scotti launches summer edition of Italy's 'La Ruota della Fortuna

On Monday, 22 June 2026, Italian game show *La Ruota della Fortuna* began its summer edition hosted by Gerry Scotti. The broadcast featured bright orange and fuchsia graphics, a beach‑themed studio set and several new game segments such as "Piatti estivi" (Caprese salad), "Un’estate fa" (1964 theme) and a cinema‑focused "Ciak, si gira".

Showgirl Samira Lui appeared in a long yellow dress and participated in light‑hearted banter with the host. Contestants including Mattia, Manuel and Fabiola tackled the new rounds, earning prize amounts ranging from €1,000 to €12,800, with a later "Ruota delle Meraviglie" round pushing the total winnings to €27,800. The final envelope of the episode revealed a hidden €100,000 prize.

The episode concluded around 21:45, noticeably earlier than typical broadcasts. Viewers took to social media to question the shortened runtime, noting similar early endings in recent weeks. Despite the timing issue, the show continued to attract over five million viewers.