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Cult Music Quiz Sarabanda Returns to Canale 5 With Amateur Contestants

Produced by Banijay Italia in a fully revamped studio, the edition builds on a star-studded spin-off to captivate Italy’s early evening viewers.

Overview

  • The non-celebrity edition premiered Monday, July 21, at 18:45 on Canale 5 during the preserale time slot.
  • Veteran host Enrico Papi resumed his role at the helm of the music quiz, guiding five amateur contestants through memory-based challenges.
  • Contestants compete across classic rounds including Playlist, Pentagramma, Asta Musicale and the rapid-fire 7×30 segment.
  • Banijay Italia’s production team unveiled a completely redesigned studio with updated lights, graphics and scenography to energize the format.
  • The launch follows the positive reception of Sarabanda Celebrity on Italia 1 and forms part of Mediaset’s strategy to bolster Canale 5’s early evening lineup.