Ex-couple's social media music choices spark new dispute
Two days after their split, Paola Dalay and César Romo’s song selections are being interpreted as direct jabs at José Eduardo Derbez.
By Aiko Soto ·
Paola Dalay and José Eduardo Derbez announced their separation on October 31, 2026. The pair stated they parted ways on good terms. Two days later, social media users began analyzing the specific songs attached to new photos posted by Dalay and her new partner, the soccer player César Romo. Many followers interpreted these musical choices as veiled criticisms aimed at Derbez.
Dalay broke her silence on the breakup immediately. She gave interviews discussing her relationship with Romo and the details of their split. The controversy centers on a series of images Dalay shared online. In the photos, she poses in front of a Formula 1 car. She wears the exact same outfit she used to announce her separation from Derbez. The post features the song “A quién le importa” by Thalía.
Online commentators suggested the track serves as a statement about her indifference to public opinion. Dalay added a caption to the post that reads: “Que hablen bien, que hablen mal, pero que hablen.” This translates to “Let them talk well, let them talk badly, but let them talk.” Followers saw this as a dismissal of Derbez’s perspective and the ongoing media coverage.
César Romo followed suit with his own posts. He shared a photograph highlighting his physique. He set the image to the Don Omar track “Bandolero.” The specific lyric emphasized in the clip is “Aunque digan que soy, un bandolero donde voy.” Fans of the couple took this fragment as a direct reference to Derbez. They viewed it as a playful jab at their former partner.
The rapidity of these posts contributed to the tension. Only two days have passed since the official announcement of the breakup. The couple has been active on social media platforms during this short window. Each new upload has been met with scrutiny regarding the background audio and text descriptions.
The situation has shifted the public narrative from a mutual, amicable split to one of public disagreement. The choice of music in social media posts has become a primary tool for communicating subtext in this relationship. The specific songs selected by Dalay and Romo have triggered a wave of commentary from fans and observers.
