# La Ruota della Fortuna retains top ratings and record wins > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gerry-scotti-expands-la-ruota-della-fortuna-with-a-secondchance-episode-and-a-possible-publicsquare- > Updated: 2026-09-11T16:25:00.000Z. Sources: 73. Developments: 34. Throughout July and August 2026, La Ruota della Fortuna maintained its dominance in Italian primetime, consistently averaging 3.5 million viewers. The show’s momentum was bolstered by a high-profile 7 August special celebrating host Gerry Scotti’s 70th birthday, which drew 4,106,000 viewers. Following the special, the program saw continued contestant success. On 13 August, Simone from Segrate was crowned champion. On 20 August, pastry chef Maikol from Villafranca Padovana won over 16,000 euros during a ‘Lemons’-themed ‘Ruota delle Meraviglie’ round. At the end of August, entrepreneur Giulia from Urbino emerged as a new champion, winning 42,300 euros. She succeeded Fabio from Milan, who had accumulated over 90,200 euros. By 3 September 2026, Giulia’s winning streak continued, with host Gerry Scotti noting she had accumulated a total prize pool of 186,500 euros. Giulia shared her intention to use the funds to expand her language institute. Giulia Smargiassi later set a recent record by winning over 430,000 euros. Her reign concluded on 10 September 2026, when the title of champion passed to Elisa, a professional from Trieste. On 11 September 2026, the program continued its run on Canale 5 with a significant win by Sara from Calderara di Reno. The production continues to feature co-host Samira Lui, the ‘Fortuna Five’ band, and themed rounds. ## Claims - Gerry Scotti turned 70 on 7 August 2026. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Gerry Scotti began his broadcasting career in radio in the 1970s and later hosted shows such as Passaparola and Chi vuol essere milionario. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Gerry Scotti was born in Camporinaldo, Pavia on 7 August 1956. (corroborated by 15 sources) - La Ruota della Fortuna was launched in summer 2025 and moved to access‑prime‑time. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The show has overtaken Striscia la Notizia in its time slot and competes with Affari Tuoi. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A special episode of La Ruota della Fortuna aired on 7 August 2026 to celebrate Gerry Scotti’s birthday. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The special episode featured three former quiz champions: Ferdinando Sallustio, Enrico Remigio and Nicolò Scalfi. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Simone, a digital content specialist from Segrate, became the new champion on La Ruota della Fortuna. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gerry Scotti shared nostalgic memories of his youth and camping trips in Lignano Sabbiadoro. (single source) - Samira Lui appeared on the program wearing an ivory glittered minidress. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Italian television and regional festivals highlight mid-September programming Italian TV highlights include the film ‘Il principe abusivo’ on Rai 1, volleyball championships on Rai 2, and the Marsicaland festival, alongside protests against Mediaset's audience selection. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-maintains-popularity-with-new-format ### 2026-09-09: Italian game shows feature major prize wins and record-breaking amounts Italian game shows Affari Tuoi and La Ruota della Fortuna saw major wins, including a 430,000 euro record by Giulia Smargiassi and a 100,000 euro win by pharmacist Serena. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serena-wins-100000-euros-on-affari-tuoi ### 2026-09-03: La Ruota della Fortuna: Champion Giulia reaches 186,500 euro prize On the September 3 episode of ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’, champion Giulia reached a prize total of 186,500 euros during a broadcast featuring Samira Lui and host Gerry Scotti. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-champion-giulia-reaches-186500-euro-prize ### 2026-08-31: La Ruota della Fortuna: Giulia crowned new champion On the game show ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’, entrepreneur Giulia from Urbino became the new champion, winning 42,300 euros and succeeding the previous champion, Fabio. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-giulia-crowned-new-champion ### 2026-08-21: La Ruota della Fortuna maintains high ratings on Canale 5 The Canale 5 game show ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’, hosted by Gerry Scotti, maintains high ratings as contestant Maikol wins 27,000 euros and additional prizes in a recent episode. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-maintains-high-ratings-on-canale-5 ### 2026-08-13: La Ruota della Fortuna crowns new champion Simone Simone emerged as the new champion on La Ruota della Fortuna, while host Gerry Scotti and co-host Samira Lui shared nostalgic stories and fashion highlights during the broadcast. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-crowns-new-champion-simone ### 2026-08-11: Nicolò Scalfi wins 50,400 euros on La Ruota della Fortuna Nicolò Scalfi won 50,400 euros and an e-bike on a special episode of ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’ celebrating Gerry Scotti’s 70th birthday. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicol-scalfi-wins-50400-euros-on-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-08-11: La Ruota della Fortuna sees new champions on Canale 5 The Italian game show ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’ continues its success on Canale 5, with recent episodes seeing new champions like Sara and Francesca win significant prizes under hosts Gerry Scotti and Samira Lui 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sara-wins-47900-euros-on-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-08-08: Gerry Scotti celebrates 70th birthday on La Ruota della Fortuna Italian game show 'La Ruota della Fortuna' celebrated host Gerry Scotti's 70th birthday with a high-rated special episode won by champion Nicolò Scalfidi, earning a total of 50,400 euros. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-celebrates-70th-birthday-on-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-08-05: Gerry Scotti Turns 70, Celebrated with Record‑Breaking 'La Ruota della Fortuna' Special Gerry Scotti turned 70 on 7 Aug 2026; a special La Ruota della Fortuna episode on Canale 5 drew 4.1 M viewers (29.6 % share) and featured a video message from Pier Silvio Berlusconi, Samira Lui and three quiz‑c 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-celebrates-70th-birthday-with-special-la-ruota-della-fortuna-episode ### 2026-08-02: Gerry Scotti celebrates 70th birthday with a special 'La Ruota della Fortuna' episode Gerry Scotti, turning 70 on 7 Aug 2026, is honored with a special La Ruota della Fortuna episode featuring Samira Lui and tributes from Italian TV stars. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-marks-70th-birthday-on-italys-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-07-31: Gerry Scotti hosts La Ruota della Fortuna episode on Canale 5 Gerry Scotti hosted La Ruota della Fortuna on Canale 5 (1‑3 Aug 2026), delivering an emotional opening; Samira Lui co‑hosted, and contestants Giulia, Luca and champion Erminia competed for cash and a Fiat 500. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-hosts-la-ruota-della-fortuna-episode-on-canale-5 ### 2026-07-29: Marco Liorni's L’Eredità Summer loses ground to Ruota della Fortuna Rai’s summer quiz L’Eredità Summer, hosted by Marco Liorni, trails Ruota della Fortuna in ratings, falling from 18.1% to 15.2% share, while a contestant’s Ghigliottina win nets only €11,250. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-liornis-leredit-summer-loses-ground-to-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-07-23: La Ruota della Fortuna draws strong viewership in July 2026 episodes La Ruota della Fortuna aired July 25‑26 2026 with strong ratings, hosts Gerry Scotti and Samira Lui, a champion contest, and plans for a November “Sfida dei Campioni” tournament. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-crowns-new-champion-after-a-baffling-roger-rabbit-clue ### 2026-07-18: Gerry Scotti anchors La Ruota della Fortuna episodes in July 2026 Gerry Scotti hosted La Ruota della Fortuna on 19‑20 July 2026, featuring new champion Chiara di Caltagirone and contestants vying for cash amid prime‑time airing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-anchors-la-ruota-della-fortuna-episodes-in-july-2026 ### 2026-07-11: Mediaset revives classic quiz shows on Canale 5 Mediaset's 2026‑27 Canale 5 slate revives “Ok il prezzo è giusto” and “Passaparola”, adds new fiction, sports and fresh game shows to blend nostalgia with fresh content. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-revives-classic-quiz-shows-on-canale-5 ### 2026-07-10: Gerry Scotti hosts La Ruota della Fortuna as Federica wins €21,300 on July 12 Gerry Scotti hosted La Ruota della Fortuna on July 11–12 2026; Federica won €21 300 on July 12, becoming champion, while Andrea secured €13 100 and a €100 000 envelope on July 11. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrea-wins-record-60000-on-italys-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-07-08: Mediaset keeps Gerry Scotti in prime time, delays Enrico Papi's new show Mediaset will keep Gerry Scotti’s “La Ruota della Fortuna” in summer prime‑time and has pushed Enrico Papi’s “Let’s Make a Deal” to a later, likely winter, slot. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-keeps-gerry-scotti-in-prime-time-delays-enrico-papis-new-show ### 2026-07-07: Mediaset weighs pause of 'La Ruota della Fortuna' as Enrico Papi considered for Nove Mediaset is debating a pause for 'La Ruota della Fortuna' while weighing Enrico Papi’s new show for Nove amid strong ratings for the game show. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-weighs-pause-of-la-ruota-della-fortuna-as-enrico-papi-considered-for-nove ### 2026-07-03: La Ruota della Fortuna airs new July 2026 episodes with guest Gabriella Perino and Samira Lui La Ruota della Fortuna aired new July 2026 episodes, with Gerry Scotti hosting, Samira Lui co‑hosting, a guest appearance by Gabriella Perino, and contestant Francesco winning over €80 k across two nights. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-faces-internal-clash-over-future-of-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-06-28: Italian TV Hosts De Martino and Scotti Call for Shorter Access Prime‑Time De Martino and Scotti, rivals on Rai 1 and Canale 5, used the Premio Biagio Agnes ceremony to urge TV directors to end access‑prime‑time by 21:30, sparking a debate on schedule length. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-tv-hosts-de-martino-and-scotti-call-for-shorter-access-primetime ### 2026-06-25: Gerry Scotti and Stefano De Martino call for 21:30 TV close‑time at Premio Biagio Agnes Gerry Scotti and Stefano De Martino were honored at Rome’s Premio Biagio Agnes, embraced on stage and urged TV networks to end prime‑time at 21:30. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-and-stefano-de-martino-receive-television-award-at-biagio-agnes-ceremony ### 2026-06-22: Gerry Scotti launches summer edition of Italy's 'La Ruota della Fortuna Gerry Scotti opened the summer edition of Italy's 'La Ruota della Fortuna' with new graphics, fresh game segments, Samira Lui, prize wins up to €100,000, and an earlier‑than‑usual finish that sparked social‑媒体‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-launches-summer-edition-of-italys-la-ruota-della-fortuna ### 2026-06-21: Mediaset to revive classic game shows after La Ruota della Fortuna success After a successful 2025 reboot of “La Ruota della Fortuna”, Mediaset is testing returns of classic quiz shows like “Passaparola”, “Rischiatutto” and others on Canale 5. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-to-revive-classic-game-shows-after-la-ruota-della-fortuna-success ### 2026-06-21: Italian TV ratings show ‘Ruota della Fortuna’ leads Saturday viewership Saturday’s Auditel report shows “Ruota della Fortuna” on Canale 5 leading Italian TV with 4.056 million viewers, while other shows like “4 di Sera Weekend” and “In Onda” recorded lower audiences. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-tv-ratings-show-ruota-della-fortuna-leads-saturday-viewership ### 2026-06-19: Tamara Beats Francesco to Win La Ruota della Fortuna Episode Tamara won the 20 June 2026 *La Ruota della Fortuna* episode, edging out Francesco by €100, earning €10,200 and a Gardaland prize. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamara-beats-francesco-to-win-la-ruota-della-fortuna-episode ### 2026-06-18: Nunzia di Matera crowned champion of Italy’s La Ruota della Fortuna as show announces summer edition Nunzia di Matera won Italy’s La Ruota della Fortuna with €29,500, becoming champion as the show announced a summer edition launching on 22 June. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nunzia-di-matera-crowned-champion-of-italys-la-ruota-della-fortuna-as-show-announces-summer-edition ### 2026-06-17: Gerry Scotti's Wheel of Fortune fuels TV banter in Italy Gerry Scotti hosted Wheel of Fortune's new champion Virginia, while Stefano De Martino teased him on Affari Tuoi, illustrating friendly TV rivalry in Italy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scottis-wheel-of-fortune-fuels-tv-banter-in-italy ### 2026-06-13: Italian game show La Ruota della Fortuna crowns new champion Federica La Ruota della Fortuna’s June 13 episode on Canale 5 saw teacher Federica win €24,300, ending former champion Lorenzo’s run; host Gerry Scotti announced the show will run all summer. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-game-show-la-ruota-della-fortuna-crowns-new-champion-federica ### 2026-06-01: Canale 5 ratings climb in May 2026 on 'La Ruota della Fortuna' boost Canale 5’s May 2026 primetime share rose to 20.67% on ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’, while Rai 1 slipped. The channel also tees up a June “Super Karaoke” hosted by Michelle Hunziker with guest singers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canale-5-ratings-climb-in-may-2026-on-la-ruota-della-fortuna-boost ### 2026-05-25: Canale 5 keeps ‘La Ruota Della Fortuna’ on air through summer 2026 Canale 5 will broadcast ‘La Ruota Della Fortuna’ uninterrupted through July‑August 2026, with host Gerry Scotti, maintaining strong viewership. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canale-5-keeps-la-ruota-della-fortuna-on-air-through-summer-2026 ### 2026-05-20: Gerry Scotti Praises Samira Lui's Silver Outfit on La Ruota della Fortuna Gerry Scotti lauds Samira Lui's silver dress as contestants face bankruptcies; Daria wins €25,000 on La Ruota della Fortuna. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-ruota-della-fortuna-episode-sees-four-bankruptcies-and-daria-crowned-champion ### 2026-05-18: Gerry Scotti hints at touring 'La Ruota della Fortuna' in Italian public squares Gerry Scotti says Italy’s ‘La Ruota della Fortuna’ might go on tour in public squares, despite technical hurdles; co‑host Samira Lui briefly vanished backstage. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-hints-at-touring-la-ruota-della-fortuna-in-italian-public-squares ### 2026-05-16: Gerry Scotti hosts 'La Ruota della Fortuna' second‑chance episode as marriage rumors are denied Gerry Scotti hosted a 'Seconda Chance' episode of Italy’s 'La Ruota della Fortuna' where Ilaria won, and he denied marriage rumors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerry-scotti-hosts-la-ruota-della-fortuna-secondchance-episode-as-marriage-rumors-are-denied --- Cite as: La Ruota della Fortuna retains top ratings and record wins. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gerry-scotti-expands-la-ruota-della-fortuna-with-a-secondchance-episode-and-a-possible-publicsquare-