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Joe Manganiello thinks he'd still be married to Sofía Vergara if not…
Manganiello's memoir says he fought autoimmune-related illnesses for seven years and is now engaged; a state senator would like credit for the diagnosis anyway.
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Engaged Joe Manganiello thinks he’d still be married to Sofía Vergara if not for mystery illness”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:11 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Sofía Vergara, Joe Manganiello.
- BBN covered this story before: Joe Manganiello's confession involves Armie Hammer's shaman (October 14).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoe Manganiello writes in a new memoir that he battled autoimmune-related illnesses for seven years, and he thinks he might still be married to Sofía Vergara without them.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoining us is State Senator Ignatius Boddle of East Marlow. Senator, the divorce was finalized in February twenty twenty-four. Your reaction?
Ignatius BoddleHank, the record will show that my office has supported married couples, sick couples and couples in between since the day I was sworn in. Tap.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo, did your office cause the illness, or cure it?
Ignatius BoddleNeither, which is why I take full credit. The record will show I identified the illness first, and the blame belongs to the previous administration.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe man says it took seven years and nobody figured it out. When did you identify it?
Ignatius BoddleEarly. Quietly. The record will show I was in the room, or near the room, or in a neighboring district with a very good view.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA neighboring district.
Ignatius BoddleWith a view. And frankly, the memoir's whole success is thanks to my leadership on literacy. The record will show that.
Ignatius BoddleAlso, the weather today is mine.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenator, it's sunny because it's sunny. Let me ask you something about your district. Your clinics have a nine-month wait. Who is responsible?
Ignatius BoddleJoe Manganiello's illness, entirely. Tap.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe lives in a different state, Senator. And he's engaged. We'll stop there before you take credit for that too.
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