It looks like we might have just witnessed the first viral reality TV moment of the year. If you haven’t seen Montoya’s dramatic reaction on La Isla de las Tentaciones, Spain’s version of Temptation Island, here’s what happened. The show, now in its eighth season, separates couples on a tropical island, placing them in situations where they could be tempted to cheat. One moment, in particular, has taken over social media, gaining over 106 million views on X.
Contestants are sometimes shown footage of their partners in the other villa, flirting or being unfaithful. This often leads to strong reactions, which is exactly what happened with Montoya. He had already seen a clip of his girlfriend, Anita, kissing another contestant, Manuel, in the pool. His reaction back then was to throw the iPad on the ground. This time, the producers took a different approach. Instead of an iPad, they showed him the clip on a large screen. What he saw next completely broke him—Anita and Manuel were together in the bedroom. Montoya dropped to his knees, shouting in disbelief. Then, unable to control himself, he ran straight for the other villa to stop what was happening.
As Montoya sprinted down the beach, cameras followed closely behind. Host Sandra Barneda tried to stop him, shouting, “Montoya, Por Favor!” But he was determined. When he reached the house, he caused a huge scene, yelling as he confronted Anita. She came downstairs, and he made it clear that their relationship was over. In response, she called him a “scoundrel” as Sandra tried to calm him down. Anita later explained that she acted this way because earlier in the season, Montoya had received a lap dance as part of a challenge. But her emotions changed quickly. Just moments after being with Manuel, she pushed him away and ran to Montoya, crying and begging to leave the show.
Montoya, however, seemed completely done. While Anita sobbed and hugged him, he barely reacted. Eventually, Sandra escorted her back to the house, warning everyone not to leave the villa again. Social media exploded with reactions, with many questioning Anita’s sudden change of heart. One person commented, “How do you go from doing that to crying over someone else?” Another added, “At least wait a couple of days before acting heartbroken.” The drama continues, with a new episode set to air soon.