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Vittoria Licari Wins €1 Million on Italy’s ‘Millionaire’ as New Format Faces Ease Concerns

The 69-year-old retired conservatory teacher is only the fifth contestant to claim the top prize in nearly 1,700 episodes.

Overview

  • Licari secured the jackpot after using the 50:50, a question switch and an on‑site expert, correctly identifying a famous novel’s opening line.
  • She said the winnings relieve financial strain and will help pay for her husband’s 24‑hour dementia care.
  • Commentators criticized the episode’s question difficulty and suggested selections favored headline wins, while another contestant the same night reached the €1 million question and missed.
  • The Il Torneo edition introduces a two‑phase structure with a timed 10‑player qualifier that advances three contestants to the prize round.
  • Auditel measured a 19.7% share for the episode, down from 22.4% the previous week but ahead of Rai 1’s Sarà Sanremo at 12.3%.