Vittorio Sgarbi‘s Frail Return to TV Sparks Family Feud and Plagiarism Accusations
The celebrated Italian art critic and politician, Vittorio Sgarbi, recently appeared on italian television, prompting concerns about his well-being and reigniting a bitter family dispute over his care and creative output.
Vittorio Sgarbi returned to the public eye as a guest on Mara Venier’s “Sunday In,” where he discussed his new book,«The closest sky. The mountain in art,» published by La nave di teseo. Though, the interview quickly shifted focus to his recent marriage to Sabrina Colle and a legal challenge initiated by his daughter, Evelina Sgarbi.
Sgarbi’s appearance sparked a wave of concern online. “Seeing him like this is heartbreaking,” one social media user commented,reflecting a widespread sentiment among his followers.Journalist selvaggia Lucarelli suggested, “Perhaps Vittorio Sgarbi should be left alone.”
The core of the current turmoil stems from a legal challenge initiated by Evelina Sgarbi, supported by her mother, seeking a support administrator to oversee her father’s affairs. Sgarbi addressed the situation during the interview, stating, «Evelina could have come to me and she didn’t.» He then explained his recent marriage to Colle, asserting, “With Sabrina over, the amazement, the love remained-that’s why I marry her.”
Sgarbi elaborated on his decision to marry Colle in Venice, a city holding notable personal meaning for him.”I lived an crucial part of my life there, a happy memory and place,” he explained. “It is indeed right to give part of my visibility, of existence, to those who were so close, assisted me and gave me strength in difficulty of daily life.” He emphasized a shared understanding of values and an recognition for Colle’s intelligence and humor, stating that her presence brought “consolation and reassurance.”
however,Evelina Sgarbi vehemently disputes her father’s narrative. following a previous interview with Bruno Vespa,where Sgarbi claimed she was seeking attention,Evelina responded with a scathing accusation: “It’s plagiarized by cynical,heartless and unscrupulous people.” She continued her critique following the “Sunday In” appearance, claiming the televised statements felt scripted and lacked genuine emotion.
“My father doesn’t say in that video ‘I groom Sabrina Colle because I discovered that I felt true love for her and because I changed my mind about marriage’ but states wearily, almost as if it were a script, ‘I choose the certain path, rather than danger,'” Evelina stated. she characterized the declaration as a resignation to placidity, questioning what he was attempting to safeguard against. She further alleged that his statements were “a collage of phrases prepared beforehand and repeated,” and that he remains “entirely plagiarized from the people around him.”
Evelina also expressed deep concern over her father’s physical state, suggesting he is “intoxicated by the drugs he takes, swollen, full of tics.” She questioned the authenticity of his recent creative work, implying that the book was not a product of his own efforts. “If you want to pretend that he worked on the book for months, that’s not the truth,” she asserted. she also noted online commentary suggesting he was simply reading a script during the interview. “I saw my father panting, with what staring into space-very disturbing,” she concluded, lamenting a reality she described as being surrounded by “jackals and vultures.”
Adding another layer of complexity, the judge overseeing the case for a support administrator has faced scrutiny. Evelina Sgarbi alleged an overly “friendly” climate and excessive “confidence” during the first hearing in October, claiming the judge, Paola Scorza, was more concerned with media attention than her father’s health. She has as filed a motion to recuse the judge and request a replacement.
The situation remains fluid as the Rome court deliberates on the request for a support administrator, and the public debate surrounding Sgarbi’s well-being and creative autonomy continues to intensify.
