The last-minute cancellation of bullfighter Juan Ortega's wedding to Carmen Otte Alba, a renowned cardiologist, has left family and guests in deep disbelief. This unexpected sit-in occurred last Saturday, December 2, in the church of Santiago, in Jerez de la Frontera, and with all the guests ready to live an unrepeatable day.
According to ABC, the matador communicated his doubts regarding the marriage to his fiancée by phone, just before the ceremony began. It was already late and they only had to inform the guests that they could go home. Among those present were prominent names from the bullfighting world, such as Curro Romero, José Luis Vázquez, Pepe Luis Vargas, Chicuelo Jr., Morante de la Puebla and Roca Rey.
The reaction of those present was total astonishment. A mix of confusion and disappointment could be sensed in the air as guests tried to process the news. As ABC has explained, expressions of disbelief multiplied everywhere, reflecting the incomprehension of such an abrupt and surprising decision.
The most affected, as could not be otherwise, were the bride's relatives. "The news has fallen like a bucket of cold water among the guests, especially the bride's family, who cannot believe what happened," ABC said.
Carmen Otte, despite having always kept a low profile, has suddenly become the center of attention. The young cardiologist, who completed her specialty at the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in Seville and works in Jerez, has gone from being a relatively anonymous figure to the protagonist of one of the most talked about stories of the moment.
In fact, no one could have thought that the groom would have last-minute doubts. The couple was more than consolidated after a decade of relationship and had previously held a pre-wedding party in which, apparently, there was no sign that anything was wrong between the couple.
This high-profile sit-in has left many unknowns in the air. The future of the couple, the reasons for Ortega's decision and how they will both handle this very public situation are questions that, for now, remain unanswered. What is certain is that this event has marked a before and after in the lives of both.
