Joe Manganiello generated backlash online after stating that a shaman had told him that Sofía Vergara's ex-fiancé, Nick Loeb, had supposedly put a "voodoo curse" on him. The actor wrote about the unusual encounter in his newly released memoir, Bloodlines, while reflecting on his mysterious sickness and marriage to the Modern Family star. A user commented:“Writing a whole fantasy novel to explain a breakup.”According to Manganiello, the shaman who lived in Cuba indicated that someone from Vergara's past still had affections for her and had cast a curse on her husband. Manganiello was allegedly taken aback by the disclosure, especially since the shaman appeared to know specifics about his health that he thought had not been shared publicly.The story has now drawn attention online, with readers reacting to the strange account and claims about Manganiello's previous marriage.What did Joe Manganiello say about the alleged voodoo curse?In Bloodlines, Joe Manganiello described how he and Vergara sought solutions to his strange health issue by consulting a shaman in Cuba.The shaman apparently informed the actor that he was ill and had an issue with his intestines. Manganiello stated that the discovery shocked him because even some of his close family members were unaware of the details. He wrote:"There were members of my close family who didn't know any of that, let alone some random guy on the phone. I side-eyed Sofía with a look that was equal parts fear, anger, and disbelief."He said that he glanced at Vergara with "a look that was equal parts fear, anger, and disbelief."The shaman then allegedly explained that someone from Vergara's past had cursed Joe Manganiello because they still loved the actress. The shaman reportedly told the couple:"'Someone from your past is still in love with you. He put a voodoo curse on your husband. He did it in New Orleans,'"He allegedly promised to assist Joe Manganiello, explaining that he needed to be cleansed and safeguarded. However, the shaman stated that he could not come to the United States and recommended meeting the actor in Ecuador instead:"'Your husband needs to be cleansed and protected. I can do this. I can help him. But I need to see him for two days, and I cannot come to the United States. Can he meet me somewhere else? I could meet him in Ecuador.'"Joe Manganiello questioned how the shaman could be aware of his illness, noting that none of the details had been reported in the media.Manganiello claims a shaman told him someone from Vergara's past had cursed him; Loeb has not commented, and the claim is unverified.What did Joe Manganiello reveal about his marriage to Sofía Vergara?The alleged curse is one of several revelations in Bloodlines, which also has Joe Manganiello discussing his health issues and his marriage to Vergara.The actor said he suffered from a serious medical condition for seven years, involving severe abdominal discomfort, digestive difficulties, fevers, rashes, headaches, and fatigue. According to his story, the disease began shortly after the couple married in 2015 and had a negative impact on their relationship.Manganiello has alleged that his declining health contributed to the end of their marriage in 2023. He also claimed that the relationship had grown emotionally distant during his illness.In another incident from the memoir, Joe Manganiello praised Vergara for making a life-saving decision during emergency surgery. He stated that physicians phoned her while he was under anesthesia and asked her to determine whether they should remove his highly infected large intestine.According to Manganiello, Vergara approved the surgery, which he claimed saved his life. The former couple was married for seven years until announcing their split in July 2023. How did the internet react to Joe Manganiello's claims?Joe Manganiello's account has sparked attention due to its unique features, including the shaman's alleged claim that Vergara's previous partner used a curse to cause the actor's illness.Online reactions have focused on the story's dramatic nature and how the memoir revisits the former couple's relationship. The claim also sparked debate over Bloodlines, which includes Joe Manganiello's accounts of his health issues, marriage, and life after the connection ended.One user mocked the elaborate explanation for the breakup, writing:"Writing a whole fantasy novel to explain a breakup."Another questioned Joe Manganiello's decision to share the story publicly, saying:"I mean even if you believe in this stuff, I don’t think you should be putting this in writing for world to see.. Just saying.."One user expressed shock at the revelation, writing:"Okay, that's enough internet for today."Another fan expressed support for Vergara, writing:"Girl, good on you for getting out of that mess. Cause what the f*ck."Another fan just reacted by uploading a clip from Modern Family where Vergara did a 'screw loose' hand gesture:One user poked fun at Manganiello’s claims, saying:"Looks like we can add someone to the delulu list."Another referenced the changing explanations surrounding the former couple’s split, writing:"First they “grew apart,” now there’s a hex….this dudes divorce lore every 6 months."One user also expressed support for the actress:"Sofía, you did the right thing leaving him."The alleged curse remains an unverified claim recounted by Joe Manganiello in his memoir. The account does not establish wrongdoing by Loeb, and representatives for Loeb did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to Entertainment Weekly.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more information.