Stefano De Martino to Host Expanded “Affari Tuoi” and Sanremo 2027

The competition between Stefano De Martino and Gerry Scotti continues, with “Affari Tuoi” gaining momentum and securing a larger studio for future broadcasts. De Martino has been selected to host and artistically direct the Sanremo Music Festival in 2027.

“Affari Tuoi” Expansion Confirmed

Rai, Italy’s national public broadcaster, has confirmed that “Affari Tuoi” will be filmed in a larger studio. This decision follows a period where “La Ruota della Fortuna” (The Wheel of Fortune), hosted by Gerry Scotti, outperformed “Affari Tuoi” in viewership. However, recent changes to “Affari Tuoi,” including increased entertainment elements, have boosted its ratings. According to Rai’s director of prime time entertainment, the program will also “endeavor to enrich with formulas.”

De Martino’s Continued Role at Rai

Stefano De Martino will return as the host of “Tonight Anything is Possible” for another season, despite previous reports suggesting he might leave the program. Rai has indicated that replacing De Martino would be challenging, as the show has become closely associated with him and his team, including Francesco Paolantoni and Biagio Izzo. A historic author stated that finding a replacement would require linking the show to another prominent Rai1 personality.

Sanremo 2027: De Martino Takes the Helm

Rai has entrusted Stefano De Martino with the responsibility of hosting and artistically directing the Sanremo Music Festival in 2027. This marks a significant step for De Martino, and the festival’s success will depend on the selection of participating songs and whether he can create a festival that lives up to the legacy of previous hosts like Carlo Conti.