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Cristina Pedroche Defends Ibiza DJ Debut After Online Backlash
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In brief
Spanish TV host Cristina Pedroche responded to online criticism of her first DJ set, saying she had trained for weeks and was not hurting anyone. She played an unpaid set at her husband's restaurant StreetXO in Ibiza on October 12, 2026, and indicated she does not want it to be her last time behind the decks.
Cristina Pedroche, the Spanish television presenter best known for hosting Antena 3's New Year's Eve "Campanadas" broadcast, made her public debut as a DJ on October 12, 2026, at the season-closing party of StreetXO Ibiza, the restaurant run by her husband, chef David "Dabiz" Muñoz, according to Hola! and El Periódico de Ibiza.
The set took place inside Ibiza Gallery, where StreetXO Ibiza operates, and marked the end of the restaurant's first season on the island, El Periódico de Ibiza reported. Hola! said Pedroche performed before around 300 guests and was not paid for the appearance.
Weeks of training with an Ibiza DJ
Pedroche prepared for the debut over several weeks with Ibiza-based DJ and promoter Sebastián Gamboa, according to El Periódico de Ibiza. Gamboa accompanied her during the session, and some social media comments jokingly suggested his training had turned her into an unexpectedly enthusiastic performer, per El Periódico de Ibiza.
Backlash and her response
Footage and photos from the party drew a wave of negative comments online, with some critics calling the performance embarrassing and questioning both Pedroche and her trainer, El Periódico de Ibiza reported. Other users argued that professional club DJs should be able to improvise rather than rely on a prepared track list, according to the same outlet.
Pedroche addressed the criticism directly. "I'm not hurting anyone," she said, as quoted by Hola! and in the headline of an El Economista report. She added, according to Hola!, that she had spent the preceding weeks watching and learning from experienced DJs.
Hola! reported that Pedroche also shared a behind-the-scenes video showing her father, Paco, helping her get ready before the set, fastening her red jumpsuit and applying skincare products. According to the outlet, her husband was present and supportive throughout the event.
Who is Cristina Pedroche
Born on October 30, 1988, in Madrid, Pedroche began her broadcasting career in 2010 as a reporter on the comedy show "Sé lo que hicisteis...", according to her English Wikipedia profile. She has co-hosted Antena 3's "Campanadas" New Year's Eve broadcast alongside Alberto Chicote since 2016, becoming known for elaborate outfits unveiled at midnight.
She married chef David Muñoz in October 2015; the couple have two children, per the same Wikipedia entry. Pedroche has also hosted the Spanish edition of "Love Island" and the game show "Password."
What happens next
According to Hola!, Pedroche indicated she wants to continue DJing rather than treat the Ibiza set as a one-off appearance. No further DJ dates had been announced on her social media accounts as of the reports, El Periódico de Ibiza noted.
Questions
- When and where did Cristina Pedroche make her DJ debut?
- She played on October 12, 2026, at the closing party of StreetXO Ibiza, the restaurant run by her husband David Muñoz, located at Ibiza Gallery.
- Did Cristina Pedroche get paid for the DJ set?
- No. Hola! reported she performed for free before roughly 300 guests.
- Who trained Cristina Pedroche to DJ?
- Ibiza-based DJ and promoter Sebastián Gamboa worked with her for several weeks ahead of the performance, according to El Periódico de Ibiza.
- What did Cristina Pedroche say about the criticism?
- She said she was "not hurting anyone" and that she had spent weeks watching and learning from experienced DJs before the performance, according to Hola!.
- Will Cristina Pedroche DJ again?
- According to Hola!, she indicated she wants to continue, though no further dates had been announced as of the reports.
How the world is telling it
- SpanishSpanish entertainment outlets (El Economista, Hola!, El Periódico de Ibiza) framed the story around the gap between online backlash questioning her skills and her personal, defensive response, treating it as a celebrity-gossip item rather than a broader cultural debate about DJ culture.
Sources
- Hola! — Cristina Pedroche desvela cómo es su relación con su padre en plena polémica por su debut como DJ
- El Periódico de Ibiza — Cristina Pedroche debuta como DJ en Ibiza y sorprende con su sesión en el cierre de StreetXO
- El Economista — Cristina Pedroche responde a la tormenta de críticas tras su debut musical como DJ: 'No hago daño a nadie'
- Wikipedia — Cristina Pedroche
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