Omar Montes dropped from Spain's Pride 2026 over homophobic video
Omar Montes has been removed from Pride 2026 in Spain after an old video with homophobic insults resurfaced. The debate over artistic double standards intensifies.
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Omar Montes dropped from Spain's Pride 2026 over homophobic video
Singer Omar Montes has been removed from the lineup of the 2026 Pride celebration after an old video went viral in which he can be heard using a homophobic slur. The event's organizers confirmed the decision on Monday, sparking an intense debate about the limits of cancel culture and double standards in the music industry.
The video, which has been circulating on social media for days, shows Montes in an informal setting addressing someone with a derogatory expression against the LGTBIQ+ community. While some argue it was a joke between friends, others point out that the language used is unacceptable. The controversy recalls similar cases, such as that of Cecilio G., who was also criticized in the past for homophobic insults.
While part of the audience applauds the decision as a step against the normalization of homophobia, others see it as selective witch-hunting. It has been pointed out that other artists, such as the one known as 'Conejo Malo', have used misogynistic insults without facing similar consequences. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of certain cancellation criteria.
For now, the Pride organizers are standing firm in their decision, while Omar Montes's team has not issued an official statement. Far from being settled, the debate reflects the tensions of a society that demands coherence from its idols but does not always apply it uniformly.
Singer Omar Montes has been removed from the lineup of the 2026 Pride celebration after an old video went viral in which he can be heard using a homophobic slur. The event's organizers confirmed the decision on Monday, sparking an intense debate about the limits of cancel culture and double standards in the music industry.
The video, which has been circulating on social media for days, shows Montes in an informal setting addressing someone with a derogatory expression against the LGTBIQ+ community. While some argue it was a joke between friends, others point out that the language used is unacceptable. The controversy recalls similar cases, such as that of Cecilio G., who was also criticized in the past for homophobic insults.
While part of the audience applauds the decision as a step against the normalization of homophobia, others see it as selective witch-hunting. It has been pointed out that other artists, such as the one known as 'Conejo Malo', have used misogynistic insults without facing similar consequences. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of certain cancellation criteria.
For now, the Pride organizers are standing firm in their decision, while Omar Montes's team has not issued an official statement. Far from being settled, the debate reflects the tensions of a society that demands coherence from its idols but does not always apply it uniformly.
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