Temptation Island Triumphs: Rai and Canale 5 Battle for Thursday Night Viewership
On Thursday, July 10th, Italian television witnessed a fierce competition for viewers, with Temptation Island on Canale 5 emerging as the clear winner against Don Matteo 13 on Rai 1. The evening also saw a spotlight on actor Raoul Bova, whose performance in Don Matteo 13 has captivated audiences.
Raoul Bova Leads Rai 1’s “Don Matteo 13”
The latest installment of the popular crime drama, Don Matteo 13, starring Raoul Bova as Don Massimo, continued to draw a significant audience. The series follows Don Massimo as he investigates a complex murder case, with the mother of Federico currently under suspicion. Despite a compelling storyline, the show faced stiff competition from Canale 5’s reality offering. According to reports, the show experienced a “Flop” in viewership compared to its rival.
“Temptation Island” Captivates with Second Episode
Canale 5’s Temptation Island resonated strongly with viewers, securing its position as the most-watched program of the evening with its second episode. The show’s premise, centered around testing the fidelity of couples, clearly struck a chord with Italian audiences.
A Look at the Evening’s Ratings Breakdown
The early evening ratings revealed the extent of Temptation Island’s dominance. The program garnered 3,697,000 spectators and a 29.6% share, decisively defeating Don Matteo 13, which attracted 2,031,000 viewers and a 14.1% share.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the viewership numbers for other programs broadcast on July 10th:
- Rai 2: Crimes in Paradise – 961,000 spectators (6.2%), Return to Paradise – 625,000 spectators (4.9%)
- Italia 1: Braven – The Brave – 763,000 spectators (5.1%)
- Rai 3: Dice Stroke – 541,000 spectators (3.5%)
- Rete 4: The Courier – The Mule – 714,000 spectators (5.2%)
- La7: On Air Premiere Evening – 848,000 spectators (5.6%)
- TV8: Rocky – 320,000 spectators (2.3%)
- The Nine: The Courts of Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo – 421,000 spectators (2.8%)
Prime Time Showdown: A Detailed View
During access prime time, Rai 1’s Techetechetè drew 2,978,000 spectators (19%), while Canale 5’s Paperissima Sprint attracted 2,748,000 viewers (17.5%). Other notable performances included:
- Rai 2: Tg2 Post – 628,000 spectators (3.9%)
- Italia 1: NCIS – Anti-Crime Units – 1,120,000 spectators (7.2%)
- Rai 3: Beauty Generation – 717,000 spectators (4.9%), A Place in the Sun – 1,329,000 spectators (8.4%)
- Rete 4: 4 of Evening News – 874,000/930,000 spectators (5.9%/5.8%)
- La7: In Onda – 1,026,000 spectators (6.6%)
- TV8: Foodish – 471,000 spectators (3.1%)
- The Nine: The Cage – Take and Run Away – 551,000 spectators (3.5%)
Pre-Evening Programming: A Mixed Bag of Results
The pre-evening programming block saw Rai 1’s Chain Reaction leading with an average of 3,163,000 spectators (26%). Canale 5’s Free Fall also performed well, attracting 1,669,000 viewers (15.1%). Further highlights included:
- Rai 2: The Rookie – 486,000 spectators (4.6%), Blue Bloods – 726,000 spectators (5.4%)
- Italia 1: Open Studio MAG MAGAGLE – 301,000 spectators (3.1%), C.S.I. Miami – 489,000 spectators (3.7%)
- Rai 3: TGR News – 1,717,000 spectators (13.7%), Blob – 636,000 spectators (4.5%)
- Rete 4: The Promise – 786,000 spectators (5.8%)
- La7: Families of Italy – 146,000 spectators (1.4%)
- TV8: 4 Restaurants – 225,000 spectators (1.8%)
- The Nine: Cash or Trash – 413,000 spectators (3.1%)
The data from July 10th clearly demonstrates the power of reality television in capturing the Italian audience, with Temptation Island establishing itself as a dominant force in the Thursday night television landscape.
