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%.