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Grande Fratello Adds Thursday Slot as Ratings Slide After On‑Air Confrontation and Forced Kiss

Canale 5 seeks to revive Simona Ventura’s season with a second prime‑time night to counter a sharp audience drop.

Overview

  • Monday’s live broadcast revealed the “busta rossa” contained a message from Valentina to Benedetta, leading to a tense, televised face‑off involving Domenico.
  • During the exchange, Domenico forcibly kissed Valentina as she was leaving, prompting an immediate on‑air reprimand from Simona Ventura.
  • The episode devoted significant time to an emotional reunion for Donatella with her mother, underscoring a pivot to personal storylines.
  • Auditel data show the season has fallen from roughly 20% at launch to about 14% share, and the show will now air on both Monday and Thursday nights.
  • The latest public vote concluded and new nominations were set for the next round, as criticism of repeated exits and returns continues to question the format’s integrity.