Overview

• On July 5 at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, Iglesias leaned in to kiss Mernes during their duet of “Héroe,” and she turned away with a nervous smile.
• The fleeting scene went viral on TikTok and X, stoking criticism of Iglesias’s advance and raising questions about consent on stage.
• Viewers debated whether the move was a calculated publicity stunt or an unscripted misstep, with some fans highlighting the singers’ age and status gap.
• Later that evening, Iglesias thanked Mernes on Instagram with “Gracias Emilia. Viva España,” and she shared her own message expressing heartfelt gratitude.
• Despite the incident, Granca Live Fest continued without disruption, featuring performances from Ozuna, Bomba Estéreo, Carín León and Nathy Peluso.