In a press conference held on the day of the programme’s relaunch, Griggi, a long‑time correspondent for the show, announced her appointment as the new anchor, saying her heart was “beating fast” with emotion and gratitude for the legacy of former host Federica Sciarelli, who led the show for more than two decades.
Griggi, who hails from Genoa, explained that the core editorial team will remain unchanged and that the programme will move to a newly built studio, but its investigative spirit will stay the same.
She also revealed that, starting this season, “Chi l’ha visto” will devote a regular half‑hour slot to “cold‑case” investigations, with each week’s segment presented by a veteran reporter who will revisit a previously covered disappearance or unsolved case.
In addition, the show will launch a new segment aimed at addressing a “social emergency” concerning young people who become lost in the virtual world, where the line between legal and illegal activity is often blurred and many fall victim to scams.
Director of Rai Approfondimenti Paolo Corsini confirmed the decision to appoint Griggi, noting that the choice was based on her long experience with the programme and internal resources, and that other candidates such as Francesca Fagnani were also considered.
Corsini stressed that the programme, which first aired in 1989, remains one of Rai’s most recognizable public‑service brands and that its broadcast day will not be altered, preserving its traditional slot on Rai 3.
He added that Rai 3 continues to combine regional focus, culture and information, and that despite recent budget cuts the channel’s audience figures have improved compared with the previous year.
Griggi paid tribute to her late father and to Sciarelli, saying the latter’s mentorship helped shape her career, and affirmed that the show will continue to serve as “a first aid for those who need comfort” rather than becoming a tabloid‑style news programme.