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Romantic relationships can be wonderful, but they also come with their own set of challenges. And celebrities are no exception to this rule. In fact, their busy schedules and global commitments often make things even more complicated. Some celebrity couples become so beloved by the public that they’re considered iconic. Let’s take for example the Spanish artist Aitana and the Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra.

They recently dropped a new collaboration titled «Akureyri», which came with a side of romance following their highly publicized breakup. Rumors about their relationship began swirling even before the announcement of the song, sparked by sightings of the pair in Iceland. However, their history together stretches back much further than many realize.

Let’s Start from the Beginning: A Timeline of Their Relationship. 

To fully understand the story that Aitana and Yatra tell us in their new song, we need to trace the history of their entire relationship. It’s a friendship that gradually developed into something deeper over the years. Ever since the Spanish became well-known, she has been linked to the Colombian in some way. It all began when they first crossed paths at a gala event during OT 2017. So, get comfortable, because we’re about to dive into the entire journey of Sebastián and Aitana. 

2018: The First Meeting and a Visit to the Latin Grammy 

Back in 2018, Aitana was gaining fame as one of the standout contestants from Operación Triunfo 2017. During Gala 12, a 23-year-old Sebastián Yatra made an appearance. The Colombian approached her to sing parts of his song «Sutra.»

“I was on the TV show I came from, and he came to sing. When he sang to us finalists, he got really close and started singing all cool. I had to step back,” Aitana recalled on La Voz Kids in 2021. “I checked Twitter three hours later, and everyone in Spain was warning me to ‘stay away from Aitana!’” Yatra remembered on the same show, laughing. 

  

Their paths went separate ways until November 2018, when she attended the Latin Grammy for the first time to co-present a performance with Lele Pons. That’s where they met again. The best part? Their friendship truly began there. They even posted some Instagram stories together. 

Additionally, the Spanish media caught them strolling through the streets of Madrid. However, it appeared to be in a friendly manner, and there was no evidence indicating they were dating.

2019: Love Arrived

In 2019, both Aitana and Yatra found themselves in romantic relationships, but not with each other. Aitana officially began dating Miguel Bernardeau (Élite), a well-known young actor in Spain, while Yatra entered a relationship with Tini, an Argentine pop sensation with whom he had collaborated on the music video for «Cristina». 

Despite their romantic entanglements, Aitana and Yatra’s friendship continued to blossom. The Spanish even invited him to join her on stage to perform the song «Vas a quedarte» during her concert in Madrid that year, highlighting the strong bond they shared. 

2020: The First Collaboration

In 2020, a year marked by significant changes, the pandemic reshaped relationships worldwide. Among those affected were Tini and Yatra, who decided to part ways after a year together, surprising their fans with their highly publicized breakup.

During the same year, in September, Aitana released the first single from her highly anticipated second studio album titled «Corazón Sin Vida» (Lifeless Heart). It was an emotional pop ballad that sampled Alejandro Sanz’s «Corazón Partío». For her musical comeback, Aitana enlisted the help of Sebastián Yatra. Little did they know, it marked the beginning of three collaborations to come.

To promote the song, the couple even made their own version of Carpool Karaoke, showing the good rapport between them. In that same year, Aitana bought a house with her partner, Miguel Bernardeau, right next to his parents: Ana Duato and producer Miguel Ángel Bernardeau.

2021: The Voice Kids

It was in 2021 when fate brought Aitana and Sebastián Yatra back together. The two artists joined forces once again for a new project: serving as coaches on The Voice Kids. Their camaraderie in front of the cameras was palpable, with playful banter and a strong bond evident between them.

In addition to their work on the show, both artists attended the LOS40 Music Awards 2021 gala in Spain, enjoying the evening and showing mutual support as they celebrated the achievements of their peers.

2022: An Unexpected Twist

In 2022, Aitana and Sebastián Yatra dropped their second collab: «Las dudas» (The Doubts). Looking back, the song feels like a hint at what was to come. In March, she and her partner, Miguel Bernardeau, revealed they’d be filming La Última series for Disney+. That announcement put to rest any rumors of trouble in paradise.

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But come December 2022, everything changed. After the premiere of «La Última» (and the press tour with Aitana and Miguel Bernardeau), a Spanish magazine broke the news: the singer and the actor had split up. A few days later, on December 20th, Aitana bid farewell to one of her musical eras with a very special concert in Madrid. Among the attendees was Sebastián Yatra, who had flown directly from Qatar, where he had been performing for the World Cup.

2023: An Official Relationship

In January 2023, Aitana and Yatra welcomed the new year together from London. It became evident that the singers were a couple, although they refrained from discussing their private lives and attempted to maintain a degree of ambiguity on social media. Despite their efforts, the paparazzi were quick to catch on. Early in the year, the pair traveled together to Los Angeles. There, away from media scrutiny, they explored the city, took advantage of recording opportunities, and enjoyed each other’s company.

In March of the same year, much to everyone’s surprise, Aitana released the first single of her ‘Alpha’ era: «Los Ángeles.» It’s a song where she tells a love story she’s kept hidden without naming names. During that summer, Aitana and Yatra traveled extensively from June to August.

They celebrated her 24th birthday in Iceland, a place that holds a special meaning for Aitana since her teenage years, and it’s linked to Akureyri, the song they released about their love story. Then they visited Colombia to spend time with his family. Finally, they wrapped up the summer with a few weeks in Ibiza, first with friends and then with Aitana’s family. It was a summer that felt like it came straight out of a travel advertisement.

In September, Aitana drops her album Alpha, and if you read between the lines, you can sense some hints about what might have gone down between her and Yatra. It seems she drew inspiration from their relationship for the album. Then in November, Sebastián Yatra confirms their split. “We’re both flying solo,” he reveals at an airport when asked by reporters. He also assures that they’ll remain close friends for life. It’s the first time he openly addresses his relationship with Aitana, just as it wraps up.

2024: And Just When We Thought It Was All Over…

We’ve reached February 2024, and Sebastián Yatra opens up about his relationship with Aitana in an interview with Vicky Martín Berrocal on ‘A solas con…’. The Colombian artist shares why their relationship may have ended, admitting that he’s not ready for relationships lasting more than a year: “If I were in a relationship for much longer, I don’t know how I could handle it, because I would feel tempted to be unfaithful.”

A month later, in March, Sebastián Yatra and Aitana travel together to Iceland to film the music video for their new song, «Akureyri.» It’s a track where they both lay bare their souls and tell their story. And if there were any doubts about their reconciliation, their recent trip to Los Angeles seems to dispel them. In fact, they’ve even pinned a comment on the YouTube video for «Akureyri» asking, «So, are they dating or not?

 

Original article in Spanish for LOS40 Spain.