Italian TV ratings: Ballando con le Stelle and Tú Sí Que Vales premiere

The season premieres of 'Ballando con le Stelle' on Rai 1 and 'Tú Sí Que Vales' on Canale 5 on October 3, 2026, showed mixed results in Italian television ratings.

'Tú Sí Que Vales' led in absolute viewership with 3,403,000 viewers and a 25.5% share. 'Ballando con le Stelle' recorded 2,485,000 viewers with a 25.6% share. While 'Ballando con le Stelle' saw a decline in total viewers compared to its 2025 debut of 2,994,000, its audience share actually increased by 2.6 percentage points, returning to levels seen in 2024.

Both major programs experienced a drop in total viewers compared to their previous season premieres, reflecting a broader trend of declining viewership for traditional generalist television programs. Additionally, 'Grande Fratello Vip' reported a significant decline, reaching a 13.8% share with 1,555,000 viewers.