Shakira experienced an unexpected moment during her concert in El Salvador — and the internet can’t stop replaying it.
The 49-year-old global superstar was in the middle of greeting fans and soaking in the energy of the crowd when something suddenly caught her eye. What happened next instantly shifted the mood.
As seen in a now-viral video circulating online, Shakira noticed that a fan was holding up a large poster featuring the face of her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué. But this wasn’t just a simple photo. The image had been altered into a devilish caricature — complete with red eyes and exaggerated horns.
#HCHEntretenimiento | 🫣Durante el concierto en El Salvador, Shakira reaccionó de forma espontánea al ver una imagen de su ex pareja, el exfutbolista Gerard Piqué, mostrada por un fan entre el público. 👀😱 pic.twitter.com/jWExqYR5gv
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The singer appeared visibly startled when she realized what she was looking at. For a brief moment, she seemed frozen in place before reacting. Though clearly caught off guard, she managed to respond with a mix of irritation and humor.
“Keep that devil away from me!” she shouted toward the crowd, her facial expression revealing both discomfort and disbelief. The crowd reacted loudly, and within hours, the clip spread rapidly across social media platforms.

Given Shakira’s highly publicized split from the former footballer, it’s no surprise the moment sparked intense online discussion. Thousands of comments poured in, with fans debating whether the sign crossed the line — or was simply dark humor.