Isabel Pantoja, a famous Spanish singer, was the main guest at the premiere of the new season of the popular Spanish program “El Hormiguero”. The artist shared her plans to celebrate her 50-year music career on television and, although she was enthusiastically received, her time on the show was not without controversy.
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During his participation, Pantoja expressed his pleasure to be present at the program. “I’m here with you because I wanted to. I’m sitting here so still that I don’t know how to explain it. I feel at home,” she said excitedly.
Trancas y Barrancas season 18 premiere reveals Isabel Pantoja’s secrets #PantojaEH pic.twitter.com/2Psmuo6OB7
— Anthill (@El_Hormiguero) September 4, 2023
During the show, the singer announced exciting projects. He revealed that he will soon embark on a new tour and release a double album called ‘Isabel Pantoja, 50 years old’, the cover of which was revealed by host Pablo Motos. “This is an absolute first!” commented the artist.
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Why are they criticizing Isabel Pantoja in “El Hormiguer”?
Despite the fact that everything went well during the program, it was her musical performance in the Spanish area that caused criticism of the tonadillera.
Accompanied by an orchestra, she sang her song “Embrujá por tu querer”. His interpretation was exciting for the public in attendance, but it caused confusion and controversy on Xu (formerly Twitter).
The audience stands before the performance of Isabel Pantoja #PantojaEH pic.twitter.com/RTBMH0ZOG1
— Anthill (@El_Hormiguero) September 4, 2023
Many users expressed displeasure at the possibility that it was not a live performance. Also, some people did not miss the fact that it was not announced in the program that it was a live performance, as is usually the case with the other guests.
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“What a playback”, “Isabel Pantoja taking 15 musicians to playback is unfortunate”, “Putting 13 musicians to playback is very bad, and singing another one with musicians clapping is even worse”, wrote some users, proving their disappointment.
I like El Hormiguero, but getting 13 musicians to do playback is really bad, and singing with musicians clapping is even worse.
– Sanrodri (@SanrodriDiego) September 4, 2023
Many regretted not enjoying the impressive voice that brought the talented artist to fame over a five-decade career.
“It’s a shame she didn’t sing live,” “The audience makes her clap and she makes her sing,” commented other tweeters on the X publication of the program’s account.
Nevertheless, the premiere of the new season of El Hormiguera was an event where Isabel Pantoja left her mark and shared emotions with her audience.
🤯 Painful and very very bad Playback. Disappointment @El_Hormiguero agree to this acting scam https://t.co/wIDDxn3o2S
— EL00LEON (@EL00LEON) September 5, 2023
How much did Isabel Pantoja charge for her interview?
Known for her reluctance to give interviews and participate in television programs, there was speculation about the possibility that the singer received monetary compensation for guesting on the Antene 3 program.
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“I’m usually kidnapped. I’ve never been one to go out often. I’m at home because I want to, nobody prevents me from going out. Anyone defends me anything at my age. The truth is that packing my bags and leaving is costing me my life. But I knew how to open up, on the one hand an artist, and on the other a woman, who has her own business and home,” said the artist about her pleasure of escaping from the cameras.
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However, the Cuore section of the El Periódico portal explains that Pantoja he received no money for his participation in the program.
The same media reports that none of the guests receive any compensation for hosting the show, and that it is considered a kind of exchange that translates into publicity for the guest and the audience for the space. (AND)
Source: Eluniverso

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