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Tempted: My Story
This bombshell memoir by media personality Rick Campanelli tells the story of his public life in front of the camera and his secret life behind the scenes.
“Though nothing came my way without a great deal of hard work, I’ve been incredibly fortunate in my life. Being a mostly open book in the public eye for over thirty years, people think they know me pretty well, but it’s time for me to shed light on a few deep dark secrets that will shock many. Tempted is a story of accomplishments and living life to the fullest but not without mistakes along the way. A cautionary tale of what can happen when you lose control. This is my full story, flaws and all.”
Rick Campanelli’s journey of winning a nationwide contest to become a MuchMusic VJ on the iconic Canadian music station launched him quickly from an unknown Hamilton kid to an on-air national superstar known as “Rick the Temp,” as his warm, affable personality won over millions of Canadians from coast to coast. But while in front of the camera his star was rising, behind the scenes all was not as it seemed. Revealed for the first time ever in Tempted, Campanelli shares the story of the secret demons he battled that nearly destroyed his life.
“Though nothing came my way without a great deal of hard work, I’ve been incredibly fortunate in my life. Being a mostly open book in the public eye for over thirty years, people think they know me pretty well, but it’s time for me to shed light on a few deep dark secrets that will shock many. Tempted is a story of accomplishments and living life to the fullest but not without mistakes along the way. A cautionary tale of what can happen when you lose control. This is my full story, flaws and all.”
Rick Campanelli’s journey of winning a nationwide contest to become a MuchMusic VJ on the iconic Canadian music station launched him quickly from an unknown Hamilton kid to an on-air national superstar known as “Rick the Temp,” as his warm, affable personality won over millions of Canadians from coast to coast. But while in front of the camera his star was rising, behind the scenes all was not as it seemed. Revealed for the first time ever in Tempted, Campanelli shares the story of the secret demons he battled that nearly destroyed his life.
- GenresMemoir
Audible Audio
Published September 1, 2026
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September 4, 2026
Like most Canadians my age, I grew up watching Rick the Temp on MuchMusic. Never in a million years did I think the adorable, humble, genuine Rick Campanelli was hiding a severe gambling addiction. With his trademark humility and “aw shucks” personality, Rick takes us on a wild ride from his unremarkable childhood in Hamilton through his days on TV in Toronto and more. This memoir is well-paced, filled with twists and turns and had me glued to my couch! 5 stars.
September 1, 2026
Former Much Music VJ, Rick Campanelli doesn't hold back in his new memoir about struggling with a gambling addiction, infidelity, divorce and more. Honest, raw and heartfelt, this was great on audio narrated by the author himself and brought me such 90s nostalgia having grown up watching him on TV. Highly recommended if you are a fan of his or struggling with addiction yourself!
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