On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, an early-evening broadcast of Mediaset’s La Ruota della Fortuna hosted by Gerry Scotti sparked social media debate after the studio band altered a lyric in Renato Zero’s classic track “Spiagge.” Meanwhile, contestant Emanuele di Buia secured a major win, pushing his total to 26,100 euros and leaving co-host Samira Lui visibly moved.
When the house band, the Fortuna Five, tweaked a well-known lyric to bypass mature themes, the internet immediately pushed back, turning a standard broadcast hiccup into a trending topic on X.
The Bottom Line
- The Broadcast Date: The episode aired on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, immediately following Tg5 on Canale 5.
- The Controversy: Social media users debated a lyrical change by the house band during a Renato Zero segment to accommodate family viewing restrictions.
Navigating Broadcast Standards and Nostalgia
The episode kicked off briskly as the Fortuna Five welcomed host Gerry Scotti to the stage with a high-energy rendition of Van Halen’s “Jump.” Following standard introductions for the evening’s three contestants—researcher Emanuele di Buia, math and physics teacher Daniela, and technical director Christian—Samira Lui made her entrance in a pale pink dress to the sounds of “Vamos a la playa.”
The gameplay moved swiftly through themed rounds like “Piatti Estivi” and “In fondo al mar.” However, the cultural flashpoint of the night arrived during the “Tormentoni” segment dedicated to Renato Zero’s “Spiagge.” As the house band performed the track, sharp-eared viewers noticed a deliberate adjustment to the lyrics. The phrase “più disinvolta e più put**** che mai” was softened to “più disinvolta e malandrina che mai.”
That minor editorial choice to protect younger viewers tuned into the early-evening slot drew swift reactions online. Users took to X to question the alteration, with comments questioning the decision to censor a historic track.
The Final Spin and On-Screen Emotion
Despite the digital chatter, the competition proceeded toward its climax. Emanuele di Buia maintained his momentum through “Ciak, si gira,” dedicated to Il corvo, and secured his spot in the final round via “L’Ultimo Round.” Entering “La Ruota delle Meraviglie” with a solid game, he successfully navigated the phrases and ultimately bypassed a red envelope in favor of envelope number one, revealing a grand prize.
That final reveal brought his overall winnings for the evening to 26,100 euros.
| Contestant | Background | Final Winnings (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Emanuele di Buia | Researcher (Udine/Milan) | 26,100 € |
| Daniela | Teacher (Monastir) | 9,600 € |
| Christian | Technical Director (Rome) | 0 € |
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