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Melody Confronts Criticism on El Hormiguero and Debuts 'El Apagón'

She used her first TV appearance since Eurovision to push back on press attacks.

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Overview

  • In her live Antena 3 appearance, she performed a mashup of ‘Esa Diva’ and introduced her new single ‘El Apagón’.
  • Host Pablo Motos revealed she waived fees for the interview and confirmed RTVE blocked earlier bookings until her contract expired.
  • Melody reaffirmed opposition to genocide and all wars, stressing she is an artist not a politician after criticism over her Gaza comments.
  • The singer denounced false rumors and dismissive remarks by media figures, including David Broncano’s comments on her mental health break.
  • She lamented limitations imposed on her Eurovision staging and described the process as intense and emotionally taxing after finishing 24th.