Tension Mars Anabel Pantoja's 40th Birthday Celebration

The 40th birthday celebration of influencer Anabel Pantoja in El Rocío was overshadowed by noticeable tension between her mother, Merchi Bernal, and her boyfriend, David Rodríguez, according to multiple reports.

What happened

Anabel Pantoja celebrated her 40th birthday early in El Rocío with a two-day party attended by her partner David Rodríguez, their daughter Alma, her mother Merchi Bernal, and friends including Raquel Bollo, Amor Romeira, and Susana Molina Source: abces. The influencer shared joyful moments on social media, such as blowing out candles with Alma and kissing David Source: infobae.

Tension between mother and boyfriend

The relationship between Merchi and David has been strained since Alma's hospitalization in January 2025 and the subsequent child abuse investigation Source: infobae. At the party, reports vary: Pepe del Real claimed they 'buried the hatchet' on 'Vamos a ver,' but Antonio Rossi stated on 'De lunes a viernes' that they did not even greet each other, and that David left with Alma for Córdoba after the party Source: infobae.

Notable absences

Among the absent guests were Isabel Pantoja, Kiko Rivera, and Isa Pi Source: infobae. Belén Esteban, a close friend, missed the party due to her husband's birthday and a visit from her mother in Madrid, according to Lydia Lozano Source: infobae.