Affari Tuoi sees major wins and production tension

The Italian game show Affari Tuoi, hosted by Stefano De Martino on Rai 1, has seen significant recent developments involving both major winnings and production tensions.

Pasquale Mascia, a funeral director from Santa Croce di Magliano, won 200,000 euros during the September 18 episode. Accompanied by his daughter Maria, Pasquale made a decisive move by switching from package number 8 to number 13, which contained the large prize. He rejected several offers from ‘the Doctor,’ including one for 60,000 euros.

In a separate episode on September 19, contestant Valentina from Liguria won 60,000 euros after accepting an offer, despite her initial package containing 200,000 euros.

The program is also facing internal friction regarding the ‘Contro Pacco’ segment featuring comedian Herbert Ballerina. Following social media criticism and a perceived tense interaction between Ballerina and De Martino, rumors suggest the segment may be removed in October to return to the traditional 10,000 euro package format.