Gonzalo Hermida has tested positive for coronavirus and won’t be able to perform live on stage at Benidorm Fest. The music video for “Quién lo diría” will be used instead.
Earlier on Tuesday, Gonzalo felt unwell, and he later tested positive. He recorded a story on Instagram where he explained he was feeling “broken”, and thanked his fans for their support.
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— Gonzalo Hermida (@hermidagonzalo) January 25, 2022
Estoy roto.
Gracias por el cariño y el apoyo. pic.twitter.com/MQXIt2YIfT
Gonzalo hadn’t had his first rehearsal on the stage of Benidorm Fest. In fact, today he was set to take the stage for the first time.
However, his situation won’t prevent him from taking part. RTVE will allow his music video to be played during Thursday’s semi-final.
Press conference on Monday
Gonzalo attended the press conference on Monday with all the other Semi-final 2 contestants. However, the meeting was in open air and the rest of contestants didn’t have much contact with one another.
The other artists of Benidorm Fest have had to reduce their agendas. Today’s press conference with Semi-final 1 acts has been cancelled and tomorrow’s will only be held with the hosts.
His competitors have shown support on social media.
Te quiero, hermano @hermidagonzalo
— R A Y D E N (@soyRayden) January 25, 2022
No puede ser?? La persona con la que mas he llorado de risa, Ánimo Gonzalito te queremos mucho
— SARA DEOP (@SaraaDeop) January 25, 2022
No puede ser?? La persona con la que mas he llorado de risa, Ánimo Gonzalito te queremos mucho
— SARA DEOP (@SaraaDeop) January 25, 2022
Artists who had contact with Gonzalo will go through coronavirus tests soon. Meanwhile, the individual rehearsals are continuing.
What do you think about Gonzalo Hermida’s song? Do you think he’ll be able to make the final? Let us know in the comment section below!
I hope that Goncalo get well soon, I feel sorry for him that he cam ,’t perform live, his beautiful song is one of my favorites
My favorite song was from Gonzalo he touches my heart. I feel sorry for him not to perform live. I wish you a speed good recovery Gonzalo! X
As I saw on his Twitter video above, I loved his necklace so much!
Get well soon, Gonzalo and I wanted him still to be his good health!
It must be frustrating not being able to perform while the rest will surely do so. I wish Gonzalo a speedy recovery! 🙂
wait…he just tested positive and isn’t that photo of him from yesterday when he was next to all the other contestants where they were all unmasked…are we gonna get the entire festival do be a music video festival? Voy a morir indeed if Benidorm doesn’t happen
If anyone is interested, there is Gonzalo’s recent live performance of a song ”Mi amante amigo” on his channel. While it’s not the same song he’ll be presenting at Benidorm Fest, it does give a clear image of his live vocals, which are just stellar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hZZxNHv6wc
Truly bummed for him and wishing him a speedy recovery, but it does seem kinda unfair to have a studio recording compete against live performances, tbh. Irama and Dadi’s cases at least had recordings of live performances.
The most important thing is that he gets well soon. Sending best of my wishes to you, Gonzalo! Both Irama and Dadi achieved high scores while not being technically present, so if people want to vote, they will vote regardless. It’s a beautiful music video, so I hope for the best. It’s my personal third place.
Poor Gonzalo, hopefully he’ll get well soon. I wish he had at least a rehearsal footage to show like Irama in Sanremo or Dadi in Eurovision.