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A picture taken on Oct. 27 shows Francesca Pascale at villa Gernetto in Lesmo, near Monza, Italy.
ROME — Silvio Berlusconi, the disgraced former prime minister of Italy who became infamous for hosting "bunga bunga" sex parties, has announced a relationship with a politician 49 years his junior as he seeks to return to power despite facing an underage prostitution trial.
The billionaire former leader told television viewers Sunday he is now in a steady relationship with Francesca Pascale, a 27-year-old political councilor in his People of Freedom Party.
"Finally I feel less lonely," he said, adding: "She is 27 years old, with very solid values, beautiful on the outside and even more beautiful on the inside.”
Disgraced Berlusconi says he'll run for fourth term as Italy's premier
Pascale bears a striking resemblance to Berlusconi’s ex-wife, Veronica Lario, who left him in 2009 after accusing him of consorting with minors.
He was forced to resign in November 2011 when it became clear he could not deal with Italy’s economic crisis, but nevertheless Berlusconi made a surprise announcement last week that he will be seeking a fourth term as prime minister in the government elections in late February.
Scandals and notoriety
Berlusconi has been at the center of countless scandals and gained worldwide notoriety as the host of the so-called "bunga bunga" parties, private dinners that allegedly led to sexy shows performed by his young and attractive guests.
He is also a defendant in a trial over allegations that he paid an escort known as “Ruby the heart-stealer” in exchange for sex when she was still a minor.
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Silvio Berlusconi and Francesca Pascale attend a soccer match on Dec. 4 in Milan.
A judge on Monday set the date for the final hearing of that trial in early February, making a verdict possible before the elections.
Should Berlusconi win, Italy’s new first lady will be one-third the prime minister's.
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LOL... The man is a stud!!! And she is a babe... booia!!!
Berlusconi is a pig.
The age difference is not so bad..she looks 45 easy!
I'm buying stock in Viagara. He'll need a constant supply!
"They have had a steady relationship", I think this is where the term Donkey Kong was developed. Good for you and enjoy.
I think he's unveiled her a number of times by now.
BTW- I guess botox is really popular in Italy. A bit too pillow lippy for me.
lol she has duck lips!! Ugly indeed.
If this guy gets hold of any more political power than Italy deserves all the economic hardship heading its way.
makes me wonder why Hugh Hefner never ran for President!
This guy is both arrogant and delusional, but rich.
As long as he does not start a new war in the middle east he can screw whoever he wants. Politicians, like the rest of us, should make love, not war.
Gotta love the Italians! Wish I had his money and his babe :-)
Who gives a crap? Just another Bimbo and an old fart - not stud, you got that wrong. It's money bag.....
Berlusconi said of Francesca, "She's beautiful on the outside and beautiful on the inside, too." It would be nice if the same thing could be said of him, but he is ugly on the outside and ugly on the inside, too.
This is gross. If he had the wage of a shoe salesman she would not give him the time of day - except to maybe get some free shoes.
Kudos to him!
Both sickos. He is stupid because he is allowing himself to be used. She is stupid because she is openly using someone.
Seeing this you then wonder why our moral fiber is slowing disappearing.
"Should Berlusconi win, Italy’s new first lady will be one-third the prime minister's."
Journamalism! Yay nbcnews.com, keep up the good work!
I read a long article in Time magazine and saw some of the pictures of the estate and these girls, and boy, let me tell you, this guy must have had more fun than I can even imagine. And with girls like these, he doesn't need Viagra.
agree with kevin, she looks well past 27. but you never know, maybe it's the makeup. Still, the bunga boy is living a hell of a life for a guy who should have been put in jail a long time ago. But stud? Nah. Never forget, nothing on earth is as sexy as a big wallet.
What happened to her mouth? Yikes.
Botox
Restylane and collagen fillers
If I had as much money as this guy has, I would have bought one without the botox.
It maybe better to rent one or two instead .
agreed.
It is likely her distant African heritage.
Well, she didn't get that round mouth from eating square meals.
Just moisten her rubber lips and stick her on a window. She won't fall down.
now, everyone knows there is nothing fake about her>>>>>>>
Why Francesca you have such a pretty mouth. And I"ve got a pocket full of money. You know what I like.
She looks like Bugs Bunny with those big bucked teeth.
When their feet are in the air they all look like sisters or so i am told. ;-)
So money can buy happiness.....Hmmmm.
Maybe not, but it comes pretty close. Seems it can buy this babe tho, but as "retiredcoastguard" above said, maybe he should just rent a couple. It cuts down on the upkeep costs.
but money can always buy a politician, and apparently she fits the bill.
Money may not buy you happiness, but it will definitely buy you a young and sexy girlfriend.
No, but you can get a three year lease then switch to a newer model.
No, but you can get a three year lease then switch to a newer model.
Okay, okay, okay just stop it. Bunch of semantical hair splitting. That chic is so hot it hurts.
Money won't buy happiness ...... but it will rent it.
Look at it mathematically. He is almost 3 times her age. in 24 years he will be 100 and she will be 51, only half his age. If he lives long enough she may catch up.
4corners,
"in 24 years he will be 100 and she will be 51, only half his age. If he lives long enough she may catch up."
That's a nice piece of math, my dear friend. It reminds me of the paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise. But in 24 years he will most likely be feeding the worms and she may or may not still be alive. At that point in time, I think the math becomes irrelevant.
I am not sure i would call him stupid , but i know what she is ( the Eagle's wrote a song about it) called lying eyes.
Lucky is the older man who finds a younger woman with "Daddy" issues. The "trainwreck" woman won't last, but while she stays, what a ride. I dated a 20 year old when I was 40 for a year. I had to book business trips from time to time, just to get some sleep.
Less likely a 'daddy' issue than a '$$$$' issue...
bob you are a filthy disguisting animal and don't you dare labela respected young woman as a "trainwreck" just because you don't agree with the man that she falls in love with and wants to spend the rest of her life together with.
He must have a lifetime prescription for "mycoxafloppin".
geez, litter, take a pill and relax. nothing wrong with a man dating someone half his age. people do it all the time.
Ummm... eww!
Well at least this bimbo's husband isn't a crazed right wing nut, like Donald Trump or Rupert Murdoch.
No he's just a crazed nut.
And a skeeve. But whatever, If the two of them want to go there, fine by me. Seems like they'll both get what they want, and I seriously doubt it has anything to do with love, as a couple of the naive commenters have mentioned.
Whats love got to do with it ?
Tina Turner ;-)
The guy is in his 70's. Why shouldn't he enjoy the company of a beautiful young woman if she wants to lower herself enough to be bought? The guy has $$$$$$ and power...She has fading beauty. She might as well jump on the money train while she still can. In a few years (if that long), she will be a "has been", and no one will want this guy's leftovers. He on the other hand, will have enough money to buy a replacement, as well as other little tasty tidbits he desires. Anyone who publicly has no qualms to align herself with a disgraced politician who hosts "bunga-bunga" parties gets what she deserves. When the cameras are not rolling, she still is stuck with the full-time job of trying to get a rise out of the guy.
I'll bet she has to go vomit every time she sees him naked.
@ Janette Thank you for the good one.......good laugh .
All you guys are so funny ,i haven't had a good laugh in a long time reading comments .
What a leader for the E.U. and the free world.
And liberals say morality is passe.
Herald, you don't get much more liberal than me, and I've never said morality was passe. Maybe religion is passe, but that's not even close to the same thing. Now, about the article...this guy is a disgusting troll. I'd say power was a great aphrodisiac, but he's not in power anymore. What gives?
Theres probably a billion reasons she is with him.
"but he's not in power anymore. What gives?"
Despite his absence from the political scene, Berlusconi still retains considerable influence through his ownership of a significant bulk of the Italian media, including three television stations.
Wonder what the pope over in Rome is tweeting about him?
@jerseyshoremarie ......Pope is probably getting jellous ....and has no words to tweed.
I'm certainly not a rich man, but I'm also 76 with a 37-year old wife. If you can still cut the mustard, why not? She's the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish the Prime Minister well.
Then who is the person in your avatar?
Kountryking- way to go. Me to. your exactly right. wish you well.
*too*
*you're*
Kountryking and tony; if you are happy then that's great, but with all due respect, it sounds like the wives need a Daddy and someone to take care of them.
27 years old and already has the plastic surgery of a 57 year old
No fool like an old fool.
You mean, "There's no fool like an ignorant critical fool..."
You pinheads maybe surprised to learn the rest of the world has its own social norms. These countries don't care what you American sewer dwellers think. You reveal your depth intellect (superficial) by the nature of your (tasteless, shallow) comments.
You deserve the destitution coming your 0 way.
Most likely destitution will never come our way. The U.S.A. is too big with too many resources, but it is much more likely you will probably lose your money to a woman. Critical, yes. Fool, no. And her face looks heavily done in plastic surgery and cosmetic "upgrades". Some people think thats gross not pretty. I wonder what she looked like genetically before she had the bones in her face shaved flat. Probably prettier...
Don't blame him.. Obviously the only thing she wants in his pants is his wallet. Gold digger?
For all you horny males on this site... just admit that it's envy.....
I think she's been celebrating her "27th Birthday" for a couple of years now.
She looks like she's 40.
Two words. Her - Money, Him - Sex, O.K. Four
I am 57 and looking for a 27 year old lady because when I turn 80 she can be strong enough to push my wheel chair if necessary. I'm how ever not a billionaire,just a baby boomer with nothing but love to offer. So ladies if your interested hmu with a phone number:)))
george...I think you need to offer a little more to a 27 year old than the prospect of becoming your geriatric nurse.
SO What. the things some people think about. seems like they are ether jealous or they wish they had it their self's.
Being jealous and wishing they had it THEMSELVES is the same thing. There is no EITHER about it.
Men shouldn't be allowed to do anything but heavy lifting
Disgusting old wanker..
Isn't true love for a wallet so wonderful? Some old rich guys want to own a country, other's just want a "piece" of it. I'm happy for them, where do I send the flowers?
Reminds me of the old joke with two old guys talking. First one says, 'how did you get such a young beautiful wife?'. Second one "I lied about my age'. First one 'what - you told her you were 50?' Second one 'No - I told her I was 97'.
Good one, Change now...Nice to see a bit of humor on these threads for a change. :)
Yup, nasty duck-lipped ho-bag meets the pompous morally bankrupt pig. She looks like a cartoon character. And no, I am certainly not jealous since that seems to be a common misconception among dbags on here that can't get a date or don't have perfectly lovely wives with brains that they love - like I do. The only people griping about how people ragging on them must be jealous are those who actually are jealous. Enjoy watching your Jersey shore re-runs and spanking away. Other people have lives.
Lighten up, ccmash...I have been married for over 20 years and still have an adoring husband, but I still can see when people are just poking fun at others. I don't think that moral indignation is necessary here, when you just see how silly it all is.
She looks like any other gold-digging hooker on the arm of any other old fool. Wait until he kicks off and the scramble for his leavings begins.