Edward Marchesi Prime time on October 26th saw the usual comparison between the reality show and the offerings of other networks. The thirteenth episode of Big Brother VIP aired on Canale 5 , drawing 1.743.000 viewers and a 16,8% share, a figure in line with previous episodes and confirming the presence of a stable and loyal audience.
Audience comparison: Rai Uno fiction leads in absolute values
The evening was dominated in terms of viewership by the drama starring Elena Sofia Ricci , which on Rai Uno totaled 3.403.000 viewers and a 22,2% share for the fifth and sixth episodes of the series. This result is consistent with the previous week, which had recorded 3,35 million viewers and a 21% share, demonstrating a stable performance for the drama series.
Data from other broadcasters on the same evening
On Rai Tre, Massimo Giletti 's return to his show attracted 1.125.000 viewers, representing an 8,4% share. Italia Uno featured the film Fast & Furious 6, which was watched by 731.000 viewers with a 4,8% share, while Rete 4 's talk show with Nicola Porro drew 597.000 viewers and a 5,1% share.
The second episode of the Gialappa Show on Tv8 attracted 723.000 viewers, equal to a 5,2% share.
The progress of Big Brother VIP after thirteen episodes
After six weeks and thirteen episodes, the season averaged 1,78 million viewers with a 16,4% share. The season didn't get off to a stellar start, with the season debuting below expectations with 1,8 million viewers and an 18,9% share, a result also influenced by the exceptional Thursday schedule. However, the weekly schedule remained stable: few significant fluctuations, with no peaks or drastic drops.
List of episodes and verified ratings
The weekly ratings sequence provides a clear map of audience attendance: the episode of September 17 recorded 1.879.000 viewers (16,9%); on September 19 1.532.000 viewers (15,8%); on September 21 1.906.000 viewers (18,3%); on September 25 1.783.000 viewers (17,4%); on September 28 1.826.000 viewers (16,6%); on October 2 1.555.000 viewers (13,8%); on October 5 1.778.000 viewers (16%); on October 9 1.722.000 viewers (15,2%); on October 12 1.888.000 viewers (17,5%); On October 16, 1.900.000 viewers (16,6%); on October 19, 1.870.000 viewers (17,3%); on October 23, 1.809.000 viewers (15,7%); and finally, on October 26, 1.743.000 viewers (16,8%). These numbers confirm a consistent audience segment that follows the program episode after episode.
How does this thirteenth episode fit into the historical context of the thirteenth
Analyzing the data from the thirteenth episodes of the various editions reveals how the numbers have changed over time: the second edition (December 4, 2017) reached a peak of 5.569.000 viewers and a 30,92% share, but it should be remembered that this was the final. Subsequent editions saw lower but still significant numbers: third edition 3.567.000 (20,82%), fourth edition 3.100.000 (18,45%), fifth edition 3.114.000 (19,15%), sixth edition 3.013.000 (20,38%), seventh edition 2.395.000 (20,33%), and eighth edition 1.829.000 (15,5%).
The comparison highlights two aspects: the decline in absolute viewership over the years, partly due to the fragmentation of the television audience, and the reduction in the share after Big Brother VIP 7. The current season remains at lower values than past peaks but shows a continuity that suggests the presence of a core of loyal viewers.
The October 26 episode also featured content that fueled audience interest, featuring stars like Alex Belli , Alessandro Roncaccia , and Valeria Marini . The dynamics between contestants, the surprises in the house, and the televoting verdict remain key elements that keep the weekly show alive. At the same time, the competition from the drama starring Elena Sofia Ricci demonstrated how, on certain evenings, a serialized product can attract a wider audience in absolute terms.
The evening of October 26th is an example of balance between different proposals: a reality show that has a solid audience and a fiction that continues to drive the overall prime time audience.