Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy known for her strong emphasis on family values, has ended her relationship with TV journalist Andrea Giambruno. The split comes after Giambruno’s inappropriate behavior of grabbing his genital area and propositioning a co-host to engage in a “threesome or foursome.” His television show has been suspended as a result.
Meloni took to social media on Friday to announce the end of her nearly ten-year relationship with Giambruno, who is also the father of their 7-year-old daughter.
In her statement, Meloni expressed gratitude for the years they spent together and acknowledged the difficulties they faced. She also emphasized the importance of their daughter, Ginevra, in her life.
Giambruno released a statement through his agent, revealing that his show has been suspended due to the scandal. Mediaset, the network that airs the program, confirmed that they are investigating the alleged behavior.
The incident was captured on video during a commercial break of the popular show Striscia la Notizia, and the footage quickly went viral. Giambruno can be seen making inappropriate comments and gestures towards a female co-host.
Despite the controversial nature of the incident, Mediaset has faced criticism in the past for airing sexist content. This latest incident has only fueled the ongoing debate surrounding the network.
On social media, Meloni opened up about the split, acknowledging that their paths have diverged. She expressed her desire to protect her daughter and defended their friendship, urging critics not to exploit her personal challenges.
Meloni has received support from members of her coalition, including Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini and Interior Minister Antonio Tajani. They sent messages of support to her, highlighting the importance of family bonds.
In light of the controversy surrounding Giambruno’s previous comments on violence against women, Meloni defended him, stating that he had been misunderstood and emphasizing her belief in freedom of the press.
Meloni has faced criticism for her conservative views on family and same-sex parents. Her political party, Brothers of Italy, has been pushing for policies that limit the rights of same-sex parents, which has drawn criticism from various groups.
Meloni and Giambruno have not responded to requests for comments. Mediaset has only confirmed the suspension of Giambruno’s show but has not provided further details.
