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Amaia Montero says criticism of her tour is causing her suffering
Amaia Montero has returned to the stage with La Oreja de Van Gogh after nearly 20 years away from performing with the band.
The group is touring Spain on its Tantas Cosas Que Contar Tour, with plans to take the tour to Latin America.
Since the tour began, some people have criticised Montero’s singing, appearance and health.
A content creator posted a message saying some people were criticising her without knowing her music or career.
Montero replied that she was “suffering a lot”, prompting fans to post messages of support.
The criticism has taken a personal toll on the singer, though the sources do not say whether it will change her plans for the tour.
Amaia Montero said she is suffering amid criticism of her performances and return to the stage with La Oreja de Van Gogh.
She posted the comment in response to a social media video defending her from criticism.
The criticism has focused on her voice, performances, appearance and health.
Fans responded to her message with expressions of support.
The band’s Tantas Cosas Que Contar Tour 2026–2027 is touring Spain and is due to reach Latin America.
- Who
- Amaia Montero, singer with La Oreja de Van Gogh, and Arnau de la Eygee, a content creator who defended her.
- What
- Montero said she was suffering in a comment on a social media post defending her against criticism.
- When
- The comment was reported on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- On social media. The sources do not specify a platform for the post.
- Why
- Montero said she was suffering amid criticism of her tour and public appearances.
Critics of Amaia Montero
Amaia Montero’s defenders
Performances
Critics of Amaia Montero
Critics have questioned the quality of her shows and her voice.
Amaia Montero’s defenders
Defenders have argued that some people criticize Montero without following her music or knowing her career.
Appearance and health
Critics of Amaia Montero
Some critics have commented on her appearance and health.
Amaia Montero’s defenders
Defenders have urged her not to pay attention to the criticism and have expressed support.
La Oreja de Van Gogh announced Montero’s return and said guitarist Pablo Benegas would not join the group for this stage.
The band’s tour began, and criticism of Montero’s performances and public appearances followed.
Diario AS reported Montero’s comment saying she was suffering.
HOLA and El Correo reported the comment and fans’ supportive responses.
- Singer
- Amaia Montero
- Band
- La Oreja de Van Gogh
- Tour
- Tantas Cosas Que Contar Tour 2026–2027
- Return announcement
- October 2025
- Social media comment
- Estoy sufriendo mucho
3 sources
What people are saying
Thank you very much, I am suffering a lot
How?
I sometimes feel that much of the criticism of Amaia Montero is also motivated by the simple fact that everyone is talking about her and it seems that everyone feels the need to give their opinion