Temptation Island 2026: What happened between Sara and Gabriele? Hot videos, escape from the village, and Codacons' warning.

Sara Palumbieri and Gabriele Govoni they are the most talked about couple of Temptation Island 2026Since the first episode, which aired on June 25th on Canale 5, they've been at the center of a whirlwind of controversy involving private videos, an escape from the village, and even a warning from Codacons. Here's a breakdown of what happened.

Who are Sara and Gabriele?

Sara Palumbieri and Gabriele Govoni have been dating for about seven years. He presents himself as a jealous and possessive boyfriend, while she appears to be a seemingly faithful partner. Their participation in Temptation Island 2026 seemed like an opportunity to test their feelings, but it quickly became a national sensation.

The scandal of the private videos

Within hours of the first episode airing, several compromising videos surfaced depicting the couple on an adult platform. The two, in a paid interactive livestream, addressed the audience with phrases like, "Private show, we'll all make him come together: 500 tokens for a good fuck." The clips racked up over 546 views in just a few hours, sparking a wave of controversy on social media.

Gabriele attempted to justify himself on Instagram: "They're filming videos of me and Sara, videos from four years ago. I didn't know they were still filming. I never want Sara and I to be seen as a fake couple." Sara, in tears, added: "It was a load of bullshit, 48 hours of shit." The couple stated they were ashamed of the videos and had never spoken to the reality show's production team about them.

Codacons' warning

The case has attracted the attention of the Codacons, which sent a formal warning to Mediaset, requesting the suspension of the program. According to the consumer association, Sara and Gabriele violated the terms of their contracts and the broadcaster's code of ethics by failing to inform production of their past activity on adult platforms. Production stated that it had not been informed, a version confirmed by the contestants themselves.

The story also intervened Fabricius Corona, who called the two "actors who pretend to talk about love," threatening to release further material.

Gabriele's escape from the village

Despite the controversy, the production decided not to cut the couple's scenes. In the second episode, which aired on July 1st, Gabriele completely lost control after seeing some videos of Sara appearing close to the tempter nicknamed "The Hulk."

The boy lashed out with phrases like, "I'm going crazy," "I'll take two, three and make out," and "She doesn't know who she's with." He then attempted to flee to the other village, hitting a cameraman and threatening the tempter. Scenes that sparked the ire of social media, with comments like, "How scary!" and calls for immediate intervention.

Defense of the family

Carola Govoni, Sara's sister-in-law, came out to defend the couple: "I've known about their story for years; they're a very normal couple who have experienced ups and downs." She denied rumors of Sara's alleged affair in Amsterdam, explaining that Gabriele was with her on that trip. Regarding the intimate videos, she clarified that they were filmed when the two were very young and released without their consent. The couple has reportedly already approached their lawyers to have the material removed.

What will happen now

Sara and Gabriele's journey on Temptation Island continues uncut. The production has chosen not to intervene, despite pressure from Codacons and public opinion. It remains to be seen whether the couple will be able to overcome the tensions that have already emerged or whether the situation will end with an early exit. Meanwhile, viewers are closely following every development, mixed with curiosity and outrage.