Andrea Giambruno is a television journalist who was the partner of Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, for almost 10 years.
The couple recently announced their separation after Giambruno’s sexist and lewd comments to female colleagues were exposed by a TV show. Here are some details about their relationship and family.
How They Met
Andrea Giambruno and Giorgia Meloni first met in 2015, when he was working as a writer for a TV show on which she appeared.
In an interview, he claimed to have fallen in love at first sight when she mistakenly gave him a half-eaten banana.
Their Daughter
In 2016, the couple had a daughter, Ginevra. In a breakup announcement, Meloni thanked Giambruno for this precious gift.
She also said she would defend their friendship and their daughter, who loves both her parents.
Their Political Affiliation
Andrea Giambruno hosts a news talkshow on Mediaset, owned by Silvio Berlusconi’s heirs, who are political allies with Giorgia Meloni.
Meloni leads Brothers of Italy (FdI), a far-right party rooted in neo-fascism, which won the 2022 general elections to seize power.
She is the first woman to serve as the prime minister of Italy.
The Scandal That Ended Their Relationship
Diario Del Giorno suspended Andrea Giambruno when Striscia La Notizia aired recordings of him making inappropriate remarks to female colleagues.
In the first clip, he complained about his hairstyle and told a colleague: “Why didn’t I meet you before?”.
In the second clip, he inquired about a colleague’s relationship status, bragged about an affair, and made explicit references to group sex.
He also denied the climate crisis and said women should avoid getting drunk to prevent rape in previous on-air gaffes.
Giorgia Meloni announced her separation from Giambruno hours after the second recording was broadcast.
She stated their nearly decade-long relationship ends here, as their paths have diverged for a while.
She stated that those attacking her family should realize she’s a rock, while they’re just water, unable to weaken her.
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