Amaia Montero revives rumors about her return to La Oreja de Van Gogh on social networks: “It's coming”

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2025 has started very busy for lovers of music in Spanish. The new script twist stars Amaia Monterowho has recently unleashed another wave of speculation about his possible return to Van Gogh's Ear by publishing on his Instagram account a previously rarely seen photograph that belongs to his time as the band's vocalist and that has left more than one with many doubts.

The image, which has quite surprised his followers, seems to be a nod to the film Reservoir Dogs by Quentin Tarantino. In the image, Amaia appears gagged and sitting in a chair, while the rest of the group members pose in outfits reminiscent of Quentin Tarantino's iconic film, “Reservoir Dogs.” This old promo photo of the band with a cinematographic nod has been interpreted by many as a encrypted message about his possible return to the band.

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In a matter of minutes, the publication has been filled with comments from excited, nostalgic and confused followers. Many of them wonder if this photo could be a clue about their possible return to the group, especially after the recent departure of Leire MartĂ­nez, vocalist of La Oreja de Van Gogh since 2008.

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Leire Martínez's controversial departure from the band in October 2024 left fans in shock. After 17 years as a vocalist, Leire decided to leave the group, which led to a pause in the band's musical activity. The separation was described in an official statement as “a tough and difficult decision” taken after a long process of reflection and conversations. Since then, the rumors about who would take her place have not ceased, and the name of Amaia Montero has been one of the most mentioned.

Critical moment for LODVG

And there is no doubt that the photo has arrived in a critical moment for the musical group, despite the fact that the performer's intentions have not been to start another debate on social networks. Since the departure of Leire, who assured at the time that the decision was made after a long process of reflection, the future of La Oreja de Van Gogh has been and continues to be uncertain, so The networks have become a hotbed of theories that point to Amaia Montero as a candidate to once again hold the group's main microphone.

For her part, the artist has declared that a return is not among his plansbut gestures like publishing this photograph in such delicate times only fuel the excitement of many and the confusion of many others. Both sides are totally understandable, since the nostalgic component plays an important role no matter what ultimately happens. with the future of Van Gogh's Ear.

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