The veil of silence has finally been lifted. After several weeks of tense anticipation and countless media speculations, Irene Rosales has decided to speak out. Her candid account, published in a well-known weekly this Wednesday, October 22, instantly became a major topic of discussion across Spain. The Seville native shared her perspective on the events that led to the end of her long-term relationship with Kiko Rivera and offered insights into her new life.
Since the couple’s breakup—after more than a decade together and raising two daughters—was officially confirmed in September, the media had been abuzz, eagerly awaiting details. While both occasionally offered brief comments, this interview with journalists has fundamentally reshaped public perception of the family drama, presenting several sensational statements. Rosales stressed that, despite their personal split, the well-being of their daughters, nine-year-old Ana and seven-year-old Carlota, remains an unquestionable priority for both. For the sake of their children, they intend to maintain a civil relationship going forward.
A significant part of the interview focused on her complicated relationship with her former mother-in-law, the famous singer Isabel Pantoja. Irene did not mince words when describing the artist’s role in her granddaughters’ lives. She spoke about how difficult it was to explain to her daughters the absence of one grandmother—her own mother, who passed away in 2020—while they had no contact at all with the other. The relationship with Pantoja, once quite warm, has all but faded in recent years due to a prolonged conflict between the singer and her son Kiko.
According to information that leaked from the magazine’s editorial office before the issue was published, Rosales directly called Isabel an ‘absent grandmother.’ This harsh assessment sheds light on one of the most painful aspects of the family’s rift. From her words, it appears that crises involving their mothers have been among the toughest trials for her relationship with the DJ. Now, Irene is starting a new chapter in her life. Rumor has it she has a new partner named Guillermo, and she is looking to the future with hope, leaving behind a difficult period. Her confessions have undoubtedly added a new dramatic twist to the saga, which continues to captivate the nation.
