Pietro Lombardi Opens Up About Using Weight Loss Injections

German singer Pietro Lombardi, known for winning season 8 of Deutschland sucht den Superstar, has publicly discussed his decision to use weight loss injections as part of his health journey. The musician revealed he reached a point where he felt unable to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.

Weight Loss Struggles and Motivation

Lombardi, 33, admitted to RTL that he had previously struggled with maintaining weight loss. He stated his motivation had diminished, and he felt uncomfortable, leading him to seek additional support. “The point came in my life, now I have to do something. […] I started with the weight loss injection and I’m not ashamed of it. A lot of people hide it, but I was just at a point…” he explained. He acknowledged past attempts at weight loss had been unsuccessful due to a lack of consistency.

Personal Life and Recent History

Born on June 9, 1992, in Karlsruhe, Germany, Lombardi’s parents are of Italian descent. He gained prominence after winning Deutschland sucht den Superstar in 2011. He was previously married to Sarah Engels, the runner-up from his season, in 2013. They share a son, Alessio, born in June 2015, and divorced in October 2016.

Lombardi’s relationship with Laura Rypa has seen periods of separation and reconciliation. They became a couple in September 2020, briefly separated in October 2020, and reunited in June 2022. Together, they have two sons, Leano (born January 2023) and Amelio (born August 2024). The couple broke up in August 2025.

Weight and Health Concerns

Reports indicate that Lombardi weighed over 106 kilograms (approximately 233 pounds) at a height of 1.74 meters (approximately 5 feet 8 inches) before beginning the weight loss injections. This prompted his decision to take action and prioritize his health.

Musical Career

Pietro Lombardi is known for his operate in the pop music genre, particularly R&B songs and ballads. Some of his performances on Deutschland sucht den Superstar included covers of songs like “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars, “With You” by Chris Brown, “Freaky Like Me” by Madcon, and “Que Sera, Sera” by Doris Day/Hermes House Band.