Ballando con le Stelle Claims Ratings Victory Over Tu Sì Que Vales

The Saturday night television ratings in Italy saw a notable shift on October 31, 2026, as Rai 1's dance competition Ballando con le Stelle surpassed its direct competitor, Tu Sì Que Vales, on Canale 5. After weeks of closing the gap in share percentages while trailing in overall audience size, the production hosted by Milly Carlucci finally took the lead in both metrics during the Halloween night broadcast.

According to the official data, Ballando con le Stelle achieved a 23.6% share with an audience of 3,493,000 viewers. In comparison, the rival program on Canale 5 recorded a 22.5% share and 3,177,000 viewers. This marks a turning point for the network's Saturday evening lineup, breaking a prolonged period where Canale 5 maintained dominance in average viewership.

The October 31 episode, broadcast live from the Studio Pippo Baudo at Saxa Rubra, featured a refreshed format and a revamped judging panel that has helped sustain audience interest throughout the current season. The season's first four episodes have averaged a 24.41% share, maintaining stability compared to the previous year.

Among the major changes to the 2026 edition is the addition of prominent media personality Barbara d'Urso to the judging panel, moving from her previous role as a contestant to a seat alongside Carolyn Smith, Ivan Zazzaroni, and Alberto Matano. Fellow judge Guillermo Mariotto praised d'Urso for bringing energy and rhythm to the panel, describing her as a television veteran who knows how to balance entertainment with seriousness.

The episode featured actress and singer Serena Autieri as the "dancer for a night," performing to the song "Diamonds" alongside professional dancer Luca Favilla to promote the musical Moulin Rouge. With 12 couples remaining in the competition, the show continues to evaluate performances through its established panel while integrating digital voting systems via social media and the RaiPlay platform.

The broader evening schedule featured varied performances across other networks, with programs such as SWAT on Rai 2 and Sapiens – Un solo pianeta on Rai 3 drawing smaller shares. Meanwhile, access prime time continued to perform strongly for Rai, contributing to an overall competitive weekend for the public broadcaster's schedule.