“When I am ready and in good health I will sign whatever is needed, but for now I have little to say.” Those were Leire Martínez’s opening words regarding her exit from La Oreja de Van Gogh, a departure the band announced yesterday. The singer’s remark surfaced on the Juntos Telemadrid program and quickly spread across social networks, fueling fresh speculation about the band’s direction and future lineup. Source: Juntos Telemadrid.
What lies behind Leire’s departure? Will Amaia Montero return? Those questions lit up online platforms, and while some fans argued fiercely for one singer or the other, the sharpest criticisms centered on how the rest of the band handled the communication. Leire had served as their vocalist for 17 years, and many felt she was left out of the official message and that the group appeared distant in the wake of the news. Source: general fan and media coverage.
Leire’s Tears
One of the most widely shared moments is Leire Martínez performing “Rosas” for the final time at the end of La Oreja de Van Gogh’s tour. The singer appears visibly moved as the song concludes, and the subsequent release of the footage has only amplified the discussion that followed the farewell. The emotional scene has become a touchstone for fans, who debate the impact of such a moment on the band’s future live shows and repertoire. Source: tour footage channel.
Even on TVE’s La 1 Weather Forecast
The Leire phenomenon has reached beyond music pages and into television. In a brief, memorable moment during TVE’s weather segment on La 1, the presenter referred to “the Leire storm” instead of “the Leslie storm,” a slip that generated social media chatter and lighthearted commentary. In the days that followed, observers suggested the moment could be seen as a broader Leire hurricane in the public consciousness, illustrating how a single name from pop culture can become a cultural reference overnight. Source: TVE broadcast and ensuing online discussion.