TV Ratings, De Filippi's 'C'è posta per te' Beats Conti's 'Sanremo Top'. De Martino Outperforms Scotti
Maria De Filippi's show 'C'è posta per te' continues to dominate Saturday night TV ratings in Italy, outperforming 'Sanremo Top' hosted by Carlo Conti.
On the evening of March 7, 2026, Canale 5's 'C'è posta per te,' hosted by Maria De Filippi, attracted an impressive 3.830 million viewers, achieving a 27.1% share, thereby reaffirming its status as the most-watched program of the night. This success starkly contrasted with Rai1's 'Sanremo Top,' which managed to garner only 2.805 million viewers and a 19.9% share, indicating that while the latter's results were decent, they were insufficient to challenge the dominance of De Filippi's popular show.
The competition for the access prime time slot, however, is intensifying, as Stefano De Martino edged out Gerry Scotti in a close race, capturing a 23.5% share compared to Scotti's 22.6%. This small margin reflects the growing popularity of De Martino as a host on Rai1, suggesting that while Canale 5 maintains control over the Saturday night prime time, Rai may be gaining ground in the earlier time slot.
Overall, these ratings highlight the continuing rivalry between Italy's leading television networks and their flagship programs, particularly on weekends when viewership spikes. De Filippi's ability to maintain high viewer engagement with 'C'è posta per te' illustrates the show's deep-rooted popularity among Italian audiences, while the emerging competition from hosts like De Martino signals a shifting landscape in Italian television entertainment.