Filippo Bisciglia's record‑breaking Temptation Island finale draws 4.2 million viewers

Filippo Bisciglia Temptation Island record ratings social media backlash new theatrical show

The 2026 edition of the Mediaset reality Temptation Island closed with a record‑breaking finale on 29 July, attracting 4.247 million viewers and a 35.5 % share – the highest in the programme’s history. The season averaged 3.970 million viewers with a 31.33 % share, and the show’s official social‑media channels amassed about 700 million views. Pier Silvio Berlusconi called the broadcast “a great televisive and social event”. Host Filippo Bisciglia, who has led the show for twelve years, faced criticism on social media for perceived bias, with users accusing him of “talking too much” and “defending the girls”. After a two‑month contractual blackout, all fourteen contestants returned to Instagram and TikTok, posting selfies, thank‑you messages and personal updates. Bisciglia announced a one‑man theatrical show, Prima della prima – Il mio viaggio nei sentimenti, debuting on 13 November in Turin, and said he is ready to host a studio‑based game show in the future.

Entities

Canale 5 · Cristian Mascolino · Dimitri · Filippo Bisciglia · Francesca Coppola · Instagram · Maria De Filippi · Mediaset · Nicole Cena · Pier Silvio Berlusconi · Prima della prima – Il mio viaggio nei sentimenti · Rosario Monetti

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 8 SOURCES] The final episode achieved a 35.5 % share. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.senzalinea.it · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sabrina Soussi posted an ironic gym video referencing the “leccata sul collo” moment from the show.
[● 7 SOURCES] Filippo Bisciglia was criticised for perceived bias after the confrontation between Cristian and Soraya. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.gaeta.it · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The final episode on 29 July attracted 4.247 million viewers. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.senzalinea.it · +3 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Official social‑media channels for the show reached about 700 million views. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.senzalinea.it · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Pier Silvio Berlusconi called the programme a “great televisive and social event”. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.senzalinea.it · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Average viewership for the season was 3.970 million with a 31.33 % share. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.senzalinea.it · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Viewers accused Bisciglia of “talking too much” and “defending the girls”. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · cn24tv.it · www.senzalinea.it · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Filippo Bisciglia announced a theatrical show titled “Prima della prima – Il mio viaggio nei sentimenti” to debut on 13 November in Turin. www.gaeta.it · www.radiosenisecentrale.it · www.biccy.it
[● 8 SOURCES] The season averaged 3.970 million viewers with a 31.33 % share. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.vetrinatv.it · cn24tv.it · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Filippo Bisciglia announced a theatrical show titled “Prima della prima – Il mio viaggio nei sentimenti” debuting on 13 November in Turin. www.gaeta.it · www.radiosenisecentrale.it
[● 5 SOURCES] Official social‑media channels reached about 700 million views. www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.vetrinatv.it · cn24tv.it