Salvo Sottile revolutionized his life after a bad blow: here is the decision put into practice by the journalist and television presenter.
Except Sottile, journalist and television host, he has gone through a series of transformations in his careermoving from a reporter and host of in-depth journalistic programs to a leading figure in infotainment with “Your business” on Rai2.
His decision to change direction was influenced by unfortunate events, such as when he was removed from leading “Rai3 sends me” in 2020. This event pushed him to reinvent himself, embracing a new, lighter and funnier approach to television.
Salvo Sottile recognizes that he owes a lot to journalist Enrico Mentanto. Without him, he might have ended up in a very different job than he does now. As a young man, he worked as a photographer’s assistant to earn some extra money.
However, it was Mentana who offered him a unique opportunity: entrust him with the coverage of the Falcone and Borsellino massacres. This experience was crucial to his career, even though at first he felt scared and inadequate.
The present and future of Salvo Sottile on Italian television
At fifty years old, Salvo Sottile has his next goal clear in mind: wants to experience prime time entertainment on Rai2. After successfully conducted “Quarto Grado” on Mediaset, feels he is ready for this new challenge. It wouldn’t be a total debut, but an opportunity to practice his established skills in the world of television entertainment.
His desire is to host a program that can engage the public in a profound and entertaining way. Sottile expressed his interest in creating a quiz, a format that would allow it to test the audience’s knowledge on various topics, while at the same time entertaining and engaging viewers. But it’s not just the challenge of entertainment that attracts him, Sottile also has a desire to tell positive stories.
Salvo Sottile, the greatest transformation after fear
But one of the most significant transformations in Sottile’s life was the decision to go on a diet and adopt a healthier lifestyle after risking a heart attack. Speaking about the incident, he said: “I was very sick. Five years ago I walked up a flight of stairs and fainted: I had a semi-heart attack.”
This awakening led Sottile to seriously reflect on his harmful habits, such as smoking and an unhealthy diet. “The doctor told me I would die if I didn’t change my life,” he added. From that moment, he adopted a more balanced diet and started playing sports regularly, going from 108 kilos to 81. This change not only affected his physical appearance, but also had a significant impact on his life in general.
