Uomini e Donne returns with strong ratings on Canale 5

The new season of the Italian dating show ‘Uomini e Donne’, hosted by Maria De Filippi, premiered on Canale 5 on September 21, 2026. The season introduces Alessandra Mussolini as a new commentator alongside existing panelists Tina Cipollari and Gianni Sperti.

The premiere achieved strong viewership figures, drawing 2,428,000 viewers with a 26.50% share. The final segment of the episode maintained high engagement with 2,195,000 viewers and a 25.70% share. While the total number of viewers was slightly lower than the previous year's premiere, the program saw a 0.6 percentage point increase in market share compared to the 2025 season.