Gerry Scotti and Samira Lui Continue Hosting “The Wheel of Fortune” on Canale 5

The Wheel of Fortune remains a staple of Italian television, with Gerry Scotti and Samira Lui returning to host on Canale 5 on Saturday, February 21, 2026, ahead of C’è Posta per Te. The latest episode saw a change in champions, as Stefano from Monfalcone, Gorizia, defeated Irene, a psychiatric rehabilitation technician from Catania, after just one day.

A Quick Turnover of Champions

Irene, who had won over 20,000 euros in the previous episode, lost her title to Stefano after 24 hours. The competition took place during the Round Express segment, where Stefano began to accumulate points, ultimately leading him to The Wheel of Wonders with a prize of 4,800 euros. He correctly answered only one out of three questions in the “tooth” themed challenge, ultimately winning almost 10,000 euros.

Previous Champions and a Pattern of Change

Stefano’s win follows a pattern of frequent champion changes in this season of The Wheel of Fortune. Riccardo Piancatelli previously won 200,000 euros before being eliminated, and Gabriele Casti held the lead for nine consecutive episodes, earning nearly 300,000 euros. However, the rapid turnover of champions has led to some viewer dissatisfaction, as it prevents the audience from forming a strong connection with long-term contestants.

Slightly Subdued Episode

The February 21st episode was described as “decidedly subdued,” lacking major twists or memorable moments. Despite this, the show continues to be a popular lead-in to C’è Posta per Te on Canale 5.

Sources: DiLei, Libero, Termometro Politico