Simona Guatieri, the former model and showgirl, opened up about her separation from footballer Keita Balde during her recent appearance on the Italian talk show 'Verissimo'. Guatieri detailed the painful circumstances around their split, largely attributed to Balde's infidelity with model and television personality Wanda Nara.
The couple, who got married on May 24, 2022, found themselves at the center of gossip when rumors surfaced about Balde's affair with Nara. Guatieri shared, "I have forgiven him. Anger has subsided, we can communicate, we understand each other. I opened the door of my house to him, but I don’t know if we can get back together. I am in love with my husband, but reason sometimes has to prevail over this feeling." Her emotional candor highlights the tumultuous nature of their relationship and the difficulties they faced as parents of two children, Thiago and Isabel.
Guatieri revealed insight on how she learned about the alleged affair, stating, "A man contacted me saying Keita was with his wife. My world collapsed, but I begged him not to tell anyone. I didn’t want my children to endure humiliation." This confrontation with the reality of their marriage led Guatieri to take the hard decision to separate, officially announcing the split last April.
She expressed her frustrations, remarking about Nara, "Wanda and Mauro have no heart. We have filed charges against them for making this affair public. We are very different; we prefer to keep our issues private." This reflects Guatieri's desire to protect her family from public scrutiny and shame, contrasting sharply with the media spectacle surrounding the affair.
Despite the pain and betrayal, Guatieri admitted to trying to mend things with Balde post-separation, even celebrating New Year together. "We are managing to talk, and I opened my heart to him," she noted, indicating the duality of her feelings—the love she still holds for Balde clashing with the need for stability for their children.
Balde, currently playing for Siavasspor, also addressed his infidelity publicly, saying, "Cheat is a word that's painful: I committed the biggest mistake of my life, with the woman of my life. Mauro and Wanda's game doesn’t belong to my life; they had no heart. Simona is the only woman I will love forever." His statements have stirred discussions about the sincerity of his remorse and the possibility of reconciliation.
Guatieri's story resonates beyond the limelight, invoking themes of love, forgiveness, and the challenges of co-parenting after infidelity. While she is still processing the rupture of her marriage, she remains focused on being the best mother she can be.
She expressed optimism about their current relationship dynamics, noting they are progressing positively, which is important for their children. "We’re trying to find common ground as parents. For them, I want to maintain respect and create as stable an environment as possible, regardless of what happened between us," Guatieri asserted.
Their complex narrative, woven with betrayal and the pursuit of healing, will likely continue to attract attention as both Guatieri and Balde navigate their new reality. Guatieri's appearance on 'Verissimo' served not just as a platform for detailing her experiences but as a reminder of the human emotions entwined with public lives marred by scandal.