Pier Silvio Berlusconi Denies Veto on Barbara D'Urso Amid Mediaset 2026‑27 Schedule Reveal

At a press conference in Cologno Monzese announcing Mediaset’s 2026‑27 programming line‑up, chairman Pier Silvio Berlusconi refuted rumours that the group had placed a veto on former host Barbara D’Urso. He said, “Ma quale veto? … se avessi questo potere lo avrei usato per altre cose, non per la Rai,” and added that the choice of where D’Urso works is not Mediaset’s business. Hours later D’Urso posted an Instagram story reading “Hai rubato la marmellata? No!” – interpreted by many as a pointed reply.

Berlusconi also addressed several other schedule items. He confirmed that the talent show “Amici” (season 26) and its spin‑off “This Is Me” will see updates under the direction of Maria De Filippi and Silvia Toffanin, though no specifics were given. He said Mediaset is evaluating the future of “Striscia la Notizia” and highlighted the continued success of classic formats such as “La Ruota della Fortuna,” noting that the network plans to keep investing in long‑running shows. Additional comments covered upcoming fiction projects starring Anna Valle, Sabrina Ferilli and others, as well as potential new involvement of personalities like Stefano De Martino and Giorgio Panariello.

Overall, the briefing underscored Mediaset’s strategy of combining proven formats with refreshed productions while dismissing claims of editorial interference in D’Urso’s career.