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Gianni Sperti Details Past Drug Use, Says He Learned of Barale Affair From the Press

He frames the on-air confession as a lesson for young people who might benefit from hearing about mistakes.

Overview

  • Speaking on Verissimo on Oct. 5, the Uomini e Donne pundit said he once used drugs and "hit rock bottom."
  • He described the episode as brief at about age 29, said he fell in with the wrong crowd, and noted only his sister knew at the time.
  • Sperti said he discovered infidelity during his marriage to Paola Barale by reading newspapers, confirming Raz Degan’s earlier claim.
  • He disclosed a recent six-month relationship that reopened his emotions but ended, which he said left him in a bad state.
  • He urged public figures to share personal struggles so younger people can learn, adding he has written about that period in a forthcoming book.