Che Tempo Che Fa, the flagship talk show of the Nove, is preparing to experience a longer Christmas break than expected. Fabio Fazio fans will have to wait well beyond the holidays to see their favorites again on the small screen. The last episode of the calendar year aired on Sunday 21 December 2025, marking the end of a triumphant first part of the season and the beginning of a period of well-deserved rest.
This interruption, defined by many as one prolonged stoprepresents not only a necessary moment of reflection, but also a strategic move for the format. The objective is to prepare a second part of the season which promises to be equally full of great guests and exclusive interviews. The program continued to generate dizzying numbers, leading the Nove channel to compete directly with the flagships Rai and Mediaset. The strength of the format lies in its unchanged ability to attract prominent names on the international scene, while maintaining that familiarity that only the trio made up of Fabio Fazio, Luciana Littizzetto and Filippa Lagerbäck can guarantee. This constant success makes the pause even more evident in the eyes of the public, who perceive the void left in an evening usually dominated by conversations around the famous table. The winter break thus becomes a moment for preserving a brand which, despite decades of life, shows no signs of slowing down.
The expected return: when Fabio Fazio starts again on the Nove
For those who are already counting the days until the return live, the wait will be longer than initially assumed. In fact, it won’t be enough to wait for the Epiphany to find your favorites on the small screen. The official restart of Che Tempo Che Fa is set for Sunday 18 January 2026. This means that for the first two Sundays of the new year, the Nine will have to do without its ace up the sleeve, leaving room for films or reruns that are unlikely to be able to match the media appeal of the talk show. The choice of this date so far in the calendar underlines the intention of wanting to return with great pomp, guaranteeing editorial quality of very high level. “See you again in January”, is the implicit message that the host addressed to his audience, making an appointment in the middle of the month to resume the thread of the discussion interrupted before Christmas. In addition to the permanent presence of Nino Frassica and the protagonists of Il Tavolo, the return on January 18th promises to be a full-fledged television event, capable of immediately repositioning the network at the top of the Auditel rankings, confirming the centrality of Fabio Fazio in the Italian information and entertainment system.
The impact of the hiatus on Sunday television and audience loyalty
The absence of such an influential program is not just a question of schedule, but a real change in the social habits of Italians. Che Tempo Che Fa is not just a broadcast, but a virtual “square” where the events of the week are commented on and news from cinema, literature and politics is discovered. During this prolonged stop, the public will have to give up Luciana Littizzetto’s satirical monologues and Filippa Lagerbäck’s elegant presentations, elements that have made the program a timeless cult. The choice to extend the holidays until January 12 also underlines the security of the Warner Bros. Discovery group, which does not fear a drop in interest despite the long break, confident in the loyalty of a “fan base” that has followed the program even in the delicate transition to a different network. Without the Sunday appointment, the evening temporarily loses its main point of reference, creating room for maneuver for competitors who will try to intercept viewers looking for alternatives. However, recent history teaches that Fabio Fazio’s audience is among the most stable on Italian television and is unlikely to disperse during these weeks of silence. Waiting will do nothing but fuel the hype for a restart that already promises to be explosive, bringing with it the energy necessary to face the second part of the television season until next summer.
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