# Infante's Mediaset debut and legal challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/milo-infante-shift-to-mediaset > Updated: 2026-08-27T20:40:00.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 17. Following his departure from Rai, Milo Infante officially debuted on Mediaset on 24 August 2026. His transition involves a dual-network strategy: hosting the daily news-magazine ‘Ore 11’ on Rete 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and appearing on Canale 5 with ‘Verità Nascoste – Il Diario’ at 4:45 p.m. Regarding his move, Infante denied that the transition was motivated by financial negotiations, stating his previous salary was in line with director-level standards. Initial viewership data indicates ‘Ore 11’ captured a 6.9% share on Rete 4, attracting between 460,000 and 550,000 viewers. Meanwhile, ‘Verità Nascoste – Il Diario’ reached 1.22 million viewers with a 16.7% share, though it was surpassed in direct afternoon competition by Rai 1’s ‘Vita in Diretta’. Infante’s initial broadcasts have focused on crime news, including the arrest of rapper Tony Boy and coverage of the Garlasco murder case. In the latter, discussions addressed an official complaint from the Cappa family alleging coordinated media exposure intended to protect the innocence of Alberto Stasi. On 27 August, the legal fallout from the Garlasco coverage intensified when Infante announced he would decline legal protection from Mediaset regarding a complaint filed against him by Stefania Cappa, the cousin of Chiara Poggi. The lawsuit stems from a 25 August broadcast of ‘Verità Nascoste – Il Diario’ in which Infante displayed a legal document related to the Poggi case. Infante faces accusations of receiving stolen goods (‘ricettazione’). Despite support from Mediaset’s information director, Mauro Crippa, Infante stated he prefers to handle the matter personally, appointing his wife, criminal defense lawyer Sara Venturi, to represent him. He described the accusation as ‘infamous,’ stating, ‘If I have done something so bad, it is not right that Mediaset pays, I must pay.’ Beyond his on-air roles, Infante will serve as deputy director of Videonews. ## Claims - Milo Infante will debut on Mediaset on 24 August 2026 with an afternoon program on Canale 5. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Milo Infante will host a daily show called “Ore 11” on Rete 4, airing from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting 24 August 2026. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Milo Infante will launch a prime‑time program tentatively titled “Verità nascoste” on Rete 4 starting 1 September 2026. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Monica Leofreddi is expected to become a permanent opinionist on Milo Infante’s new Mediaset programs. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The speculation about Leofreddi’s move originated from a behind‑the‑scenes video shared by Manuela Moreno, where Leofreddi said “Sei la mia ultima visita in Rai… dell’estate”. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The video was posted on Instagram by Manuela Moreno. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Milo Infante left Rai after years presenting the news programme “Ore 14”. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The video caption reads “In bocca al lupo amica mia. Mi mancherai.” (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Summer Fest includes theatre, music, cinema and enogastronomy events at the Arena Teatro Lucio Dalla. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 20th edition of the Premio Musco 2.0 theatre award was held at the Arena Teatro Lucio Dalla in Milo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The municipality of Milo presented the Milo Summer Fest 2026 programme. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Milo Infante sued by Stefania Cappa over legal document broadcast Journalist Milo Infante faces a lawsuit for receiving stolen goods filed by Stefania Cappa. Infante has declined Mediaset's legal aid, opting to be defended by his wife, lawyer Sara Venturi. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-rejects-mediaset-legal-aid-in-stefania-cappa-case ### 2026-08-23: Milo Infante debuts on Mediaset with new crime news programming Milo Infante debuts on Mediaset with ‘Ore 11’ and ‘Verità Nascoste – Il Diario,’ seeing strong viewership on Canale 5 despite facing competition from Rai 1 in the afternoon slots. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-debuts-on-mediaset-with-new-crime-news-programming ### 2026-08-21: Milo Infante joins Mediaset with new programming roles Journalist Milo Infante debuts at Mediaset with multiple new programs on Rete 4 and Canale 5, while also assuming a leadership role at Videonews following his departure from Rai. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-joins-mediaset-with-new-programming-roles ### 2026-08-19: Milo Infante to debut on Mediaset with dual programming Journalist Milo Infante will debut on Mediaset on August 24, hosting daily programs on both Rete 4 and Canale 5 following his departure from Rai. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-to-debut-on-mediaset-with-dual-programming ### 2026-08-17: Mediaset announces new programming with Milo Infante Mediaset has announced new programming featuring Milo Infante, who will host news segments on Rete 4 before handing over to Gianluigi Nuzzi in September 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-announces-new-programming-with-milo-infante ### 2026-08-03: Italian TV journalists depart Mediaset for new projects Monica Leofreddi joins Mediaset with Milo Infante, while Myrta Merlino leaves Mediaset for a new show on San Marino RTV. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-tv-journalists-depart-mediaset-for-new-projects ### 2026-07-29: Milo Infante Launches Mediaset Shows as Monica Leofreddi Joins Milo Infante debuts on Mediaset on 24 Aug 2026 with shows “Ore 11” (daily) and “Verità nascoste” (prime‑time). Monica Leofreddi is poised to join as a permanent opinionist, hinted by a video with Manuela Moreno 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-launches-new-mediaset-shows-monica-leofreddi-joins ### 2026-07-22: Mediaset launches new morning show 'Ore 11' with Milo Infante on Rete 4 Mediaset will add a two‑hour morning news show “Ore 11” on Rete 4, hosted by Milo Infante from 24 August, plus a Tuesday primetime current‑affairs program and other schedule shifts for autumn 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-launches-new-morning-show-ore-11-with-milo-infante-on-rete-4 ### 2026-07-17: Milo Infante shifts from Rai to Mediaset, debuting new ‘Ore 11’ program Milo Infante, former host of Rai2’s “Ore 14”, has left Rai after disputes and legal battles, joining Mediaset to launch a new daytime show called “Ore 11”. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-shifts-from-rai-to-mediaset-debuting-new-ore-11-program ### 2026-07-14: Rai chief Giampaolo Rossi and presenter Milo Infante spar over Rai remarks Rai boss Giampaolo Rossi criticised Milo Infante’s comments on the broadcaster, prompting Infante to deny an attack and cite past court rulings that held Rai liable for his professional de‑qualification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rai-chief-giampaolo-rossi-and-presenter-milo-infante-spar-over-rai-remarks ### 2026-07-12: Milo Infante and Salvo Sottile clash over Rai's 'Ore 14' after Infante's move to Mediaset Milo Infante leaves Rai for Mediaset, prompting a social‑media feud with incoming host Salvo Sottile over the “Ore 14” brand, an AI promo and a football‑jersey metaphor. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-joins-mediaset-as-director-departs-rai-after-22-years ### 2026-07-09: Milo Infante to lead new 'Ore 11' news show on Mediaset's Rete 4 Mediaset’s 2026‑27 revamp makes Rete 4 news‑centric, launching Milo Infante’s daily “Ore 11” and a new Tuesday prime‑time show, alongside schedule shifts and renewed classic formats. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-launches-daytime-news-show-ore-11-on-italys-rete-4 ### 2026-07-04: Mediaset overhauls Real Politik and adds Milo Infante show as Rai's Belve program confronts backstage tension Mediaset says Real Politik will be revamped, not cancelled, and will launch Milo Infante's new morning show; Rai confirms Belve returns but backstage tension puts its autumn debut in doubt. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mediaset-overhauls-real-politik-and-adds-milo-infante-show-as-rais-belve-program-confronts-backstage ### 2026-06-16: Rai unveils new prime‑time schedule for autumn, featuring Inciocchi and Salvo Sottile Rai will roll out a new autumn‑winter TV line‑up, adding Inciocchi on Rai 2, moving Salvo Sottile onto “Ore 14”, and shifting other shows, while Mediaset reshuffles its own prime‑time slots. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-tv-broadcasters-rai-and-mediaset-reshuffle-primetime-lineups ### 2026-06-10: Milo Infante leaves Rai for Mediaset, takes senior news role Milo Infante quit Rai after a denied director role and joined Mediaset, taking a prime‑time host spot and senior news‑division duties. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-joins-mediaset-as-senior-news-executive ### 2026-06-09: Milo Infante set to leave Rai 2 for Mediaset, sparking TV lineup changes Milo Infante, host of Rai 2’s Ore 14, has resigned and is reportedly negotiating a prime‑time show and managerial role at Mediaset, prompting lineup revisions at both networks. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-leaves-rai-for-potential-mediaset-role ### 2026-06-07: Milo Infante leaves Rai for Mediaset after programme‑schedule disputes Milo Infante quits Rai for Mediaset, citing scheduling issues and feeling undervalued despite strong viewership. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-infante-leaves-rai-for-mediaset-after-programmeschedule-disputes --- Cite as: Infante's Mediaset debut and legal challenges. 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