Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, a well-known actress and presenter, revealed on April 21, 2025, that Amaia Montero will return to La Oreja de Van Gogh, the popular Spanish band she co-founded in 1996 and left in 2007. This announcement came during the red carpet event for the III edition of the Talía Awards in Madrid, where Guillén Cuervo shared the news that has been a well-guarded secret for some time.
"I’ve known for a long time, but she asked me not to tell anyone, not even my son," said Guillén Cuervo, who is also the president of the Academy of Performing Arts of Spain. "She said, 'Please, for my godson.' You all know that Amaia is Leo's godmother. I promised not to tell anyone, and I didn’t." The emotional moment was palpable as she recounted how she cried when Amaia shared her plans with her. "She’s very excited and grateful for all the love everyone has shown her. When she performed with Karol G, it was wonderful, and Spain showed her so much love. I believe they’re going to rock it!"
The rumors about Montero's return have been swirling since July 2024, when she made a surprise appearance at Karol G's concert in Madrid, reigniting speculation about her future with the band. However, the official confirmation of her return comes after the departure of Leire Martínez, who had been with La Oreja de Van Gogh for 17 years after replacing Montero in 2008.
On October 14, 2024, it was announced that Martínez would no longer be the lead vocalist of the band, a move that many interpreted as paving the way for Montero’s return. Martínez, who gained fame after winning the talent show Factor X, had been a significant part of the band’s success during her tenure. Following her departure, she released her first solo single titled "Mi nombre," which has garnered over one million plays on Spotify. In a recent interview, she remarked that Montero’s return was a possibility but emphasized that it was not her decision to make. "It is a possibility, and as long as it is a possibility, it could happen. But what I think doesn’t matter. The only ones who care are them. If they decide that it will be so, it will be their project, and they will have to live with it," she said.
Guillén Cuervo's revelation has raised questions about the dynamics within La Oreja de Van Gogh, especially considering the public rivalry that has been speculated between Montero and Martínez. When asked about this tension, Guillén Cuervo stated, "Amaia has never said anything to me about Leire. I have no idea, and I don’t like speculating on things I don’t have information about. I think it would be great if they resolved this controversy with a musical duet. They are probably unaware of much of what is said about them. The public persona goes out there, while the person is at home astonished by what they hear."
The confirmation of Montero's return is seen as a significant moment for both the artist and the band. After a tumultuous period that included Montero's public struggles with mental health, which led her to step away from music in October 2022, her comeback has been highly anticipated. She had previously described herself as "destroyed" during her hiatus and expressed her desire to return to music in 2025, stating, "From this window, I can see you, you’re almost here. Please treat me well because your predecessors have been very hard on me. Take care of me and help me because it will be under your mantle when I return to what I have missed most in these stolen years. This 2025, I return to MUSIC."
As the news of Montero's return circulates, fans are eager for more details about the band’s future plans. David Insua, a journalist, recently reported that La Oreja de Van Gogh is preparing a new album with fresh material and is planning a world tour. This news has excited fans who have long awaited a reunion of the original lineup.
The excitement surrounding this announcement is palpable, and it seems that the band is gearing up for a major comeback. With both new music and a tour on the horizon, the return of Amaia Montero to La Oreja de Van Gogh could mark a new chapter in the band’s storied history.
In the coming months, as the band prepares for what is expected to be a highly publicized reunion, fans will be watching closely for further developments. The dynamics within the band, the relationship between Montero and Martínez, and the overall impact of this reunion on their music and public image will undoubtedly be topics of discussion as La Oreja de Van Gogh steps back into the limelight.
For now, the confirmation of Amaia Montero's return has reignited hope among fans and promises to bring a wave of nostalgia as they anticipate the music that brought them together in the first place. As the excitement builds, one thing is for sure: the stage is set for a remarkable comeback.
