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Joe Manganiello told ex's 'voodoo curse' caused mystery illness

The actor's memoir Bloodlines says a Cuba-based shaman blamed a curse for his illness, naming a celebrity ex; the claim is entirely unproven.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:34 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Joe Manganiello was told Sofía Vergara’s ex caused his mystery illness with ‘voodoo curse’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:34 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Joe Manganiello.
BBN covered this story before: Why Joe Manganiello's Marriage to Sofía Vergara Fell Apart (October 13).

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New York PostJoe Manganiello was told Sofía Vergara’s ex caused his mystery illness with ‘voodoo curse’

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: in his memoir, Bloodlines, actor Joe Manganiello says a Cuba-based shaman told him someone had placed a curse on him, and the New York Post says the name floated was Sofía Vergara's ex.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA shaman diagnosed him over the phone, and I respect that, because my doctor needs three weeks and a co-pay.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's one shaman's claim. Nobody has proven a curse.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorUnproven and unsubscribed, Hank.