Shakira’s Horror as Ex Gerard Piqué Cut-Out Appears Mid-Concert
Colombian superstar Shakira experienced a moment of sheer disbelief and horror during a recent concert in El Salvador when a fan brought a life-sized cardboard cut-out of her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué, to the show. The incident occurred as the 49-year-old singer was performing her hit track “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” a song widely interpreted as addressing her highly publicised split from the former Barcelona defender.
As Shakira mingled with the enthusiastic crowd at the Jorge El Mágico González National Stadium in San Salvador, her demeanour abruptly shifted. Her eyes, initially beaming, widened in shock, and she visibly recoiled. The cause of her startled reaction was soon revealed: a fan had ingeniously (or perhaps provocatively) placed a cardboard effigy of Piqué, complete with devil horns and menacing red eyes, directly in her path.
The unexpected appearance of the Piqué cut-out sent ripples through the audience and social media. Fans were quick to voice their reactions, with many expressing concern over the fan’s actions. Comments such as “People go too far, that’s the father of her children” and “Shakira said ‘keep that demon away from me’. Her eyes don’t lie, dude” flooded online platforms, highlighting the sensitive nature of the situation.
The highly publicised breakup between Shakira and Piqué, 38, was announced in June 2022, following 11 years together and the birth of their two sons. Rumours of Piqué’s infidelity were rife at the time of the separation. The former couple share sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10.
Following the split, Piqué reportedly began a relationship with Clara Chia Marti. While initially reported to have lasted three years, there were subsequent reports of their separation in April. Shakira, meanwhile, has not shied away from expressing her feelings through her music, with some lyrics appearing to allude to Piqué in unflattering terms, even comparing him to the fictional villain “Voldemort.”
Piqué himself has offered his perspective on the aftermath of their separation. Speaking to CNN via AS at the time, he stated, “The best thing is that in the end I am surrounded by my loved ones, my family, my friends, the people who really know you. They know what you are like and what you do, and that gives me a lot of peace of mind.” He further expressed contentment with his life, highlighting his career achievements, his children, his family, and his enduring friendships.
Back in 2022, Spanish outlet El Periodico reported that the couple had been living apart for some time, with claims that Piqué had been asked to leave the family home by the pop star. A peculiar theory circulated at the time, suggesting that Shakira discovered Piqué’s alleged infidelity after finding a jar of strawberry jam, a flavour she reportedly favoured exclusively, had been consumed while she was away. However, Shakira has since publicly debunked this particular rumour.
More recently, Shakira has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of her separation from Gerard Piqué. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, she revealed that her music served as a crucial source of solace and healing throughout the difficult period.
While Shakira admitted that her “chances in love are increasingly scarce,” her primary focus remains on her role as a devoted single mother to her two sons. She elaborated on the therapeutic power of her songwriting: “I’ve learned that my music has a therapeutic effect. I’ve been through a couple of difficult years, personally, you know, with the separation and all that, but music has been like the glue that has brought me back together.”
Shakira also reflected on the profound connection between her music and her life experiences. She explained, “Songs evolve, they live their own life… they evolve in people’s lives. They become the soundtrack for many people, including myself. I remember chapters of my life through my own music and where I was at then emotionally and mentally.”
The singer emphasised the weight of her responsibilities as a sole caregiver: “I am in charge of these two children, these two babies who depend so much on me and I am a single mother, I don’t have a husband or a housewife to help me with anything.” This sentiment underscores her resilience and dedication to her family in the wake of her personal challenges.
