José Carlos Montoya, a participant in La Isla de las Tentaciones or Temptation Island: Spain, has gained attention following a viral moment from the show. The reality series, set to premiere on March 12, 2025, in Spain, tests the strength of relationships by placing couples in separate villas with single contestants.
Montoya, a 26-year-old flamenco singer and television personality from Seville, joined the show with his girlfriend, Anita Williams, to assess their future together. His emotional reaction to a moment involving Anita and another Temptation Island: Spain contestant, Manuel, led to widespread discussion.
Those looking to follow Montoya can find him on Instagram @jose_carlosmontoya, which has almost 300,000 followers.
Everything to know about Temptation Island: Spain star José Carlos Montoya
A sneak peek at José Carlos Montoya’s time on La Isla de las Tentaciones
Before appearing on Temptation Island: Spain, Montoya had already been on Spanish reality television. He and Anita Williams, originally from Barcelona, met on a previous reality show and had been in a long-distance relationship for about a year before joining Temptation Island: Spain.
The couple decided to test their relationship by participating in the show, hoping to determine if they were ready to start a family. The show, filmed in the Dominican Republic, follows a format where couples live in separate villas with singles who attempt to form connections with them.
According to The Sun, early in the season, tension emerged when single contestant Gabriela showed interest in Montoya, while Anita caught the attention of Manuel. When Anita saw footage of Montoya receiving a lap dance from Gabriela, she decided to pursue her connection with Manuel.
This led to a pivotal moment in the show when Montoya watched footage of Anita and Manuel in an intimate situation. His reaction, in which he collapsed and attempted to run toward their villa before being stopped by security, became widely shared online.
In the aftermath, Montoya and Anita had an emotional exchange. Anita confronted Montoya, expressing frustration over his actions earlier in the show. She later attempted to leave the show with him, but the host, Sandra Barneda, informed them that breaking the rules would have consequences. Their relationship status following Temptation Island: Spain remains unclear.
Montoya’s Instagram presence
Montoya shares updates on his Instagram, where he posts about his personal experiences, thoughts on love, and his music career. His account includes photos and videos reflecting different aspects of his life.
On February 8, 2025, he posted a photo with the caption:
"Anyone else here suffering from love and trying to rise again? PLEASE FLAMENC@S🙏❤️"
On February 19, 2024, he uploaded a video compilation of moments with Anita, writing:
"I could write a series of books telling you how much I love you and what you mean to me, but it's not necessary because it can be summed up in one sentence: thank you for appearing in my life and for staying, I will take care of you and love you like no one else has ever done❤️🔥 #itmakesmenomoresad #mybestreward"
Aside from relationship-related posts, Montoya also shares content related to his music career. On March 11, 2022, he posted a video of himself singing, stating:
"It is said that when you experience love, ideas arise, and music came to me, I Like It I Like It, you will soon have it available🚨🚨, a song composed with great love for #LanguageOfLove 🇬🇧 🎶"
Catch José Carlos Montoya’s journey on Temptation Island: Spain on March 12, 2025.
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