Overview

• The July 10 episode maintained high viewership after a record debut that drew 3.45 million viewers and a 27.8 percent share
• Sonia Mattalia remained in the village as a mentor figure after Alessio Loparco declined their early falò confrontation, heightening the season’s central drama
• Curator Raffaella Mennoia highlighted the show’s rigorous three-month casting process with four auditions and its decision to cut the most explicit scenes to avoid voyeuristic sensationalism
• Season 16 is filmed at Calalandrusa Beach & Nature Resort in Calabria, where seven engaged couples live alongside singles to test the strength of their relationships
• Temptation Island airs Thursdays on Canale 5 with simultaneous streaming on Mediaset Infinity and offers exclusive clips and updates across social platforms