Ricky Martin’s party gene runs in the family. On July 17, the singer’s twin sons, 14-year-old Matteo and Valentino, surprised their dad by joining him on stage for the first time during a concert in Switzerland. Martin, who is currently touring with Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull on The Trilogy Tour, clearly did not expect his kids to pop up during the set, and the look on his face says it all. “What a beautiful surprise! When my twins jumped on stage with me for the first time in Locarno, Switzerland,” Martin captioned footage of the sweet moment on Instagram. Excited to be on stage with their dad, the boys immediately started jumping to the beat and hyping up the screaming crowd. Martin took a moment to laugh and compose himself before hopping back on the mic to finish his set.
In the comments section, fans noted how happy they were to see Martin so joyful at the show, which comes just weeks after the singer and his husband of six years, Jwan Yosef, announced their divorce. “Your three happy faces are the best. What beauty,” one fan wrote in Spanish, while another added, “What a beauty and what a thrill at the same time!!!! They have so much fun with you.”
Yosef and Martin first met in 2015 when the latter was a single father to Matteo and Valentino. The couple shared the news of their separation in a joint Instagram post on July 6. “For some time, we have considered transforming our relationship, and it is after careful consideration that we have decided to end our marriage with love, respect, and dignity for our children preserving and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all of these wonderful years,” they wrote.
Though the couple have separated, they remain friendly and continue to raise their children together, including their 4-year-old daughter, Lucía, and 3-year-old son, Renn. According to People, Martin and Yosef are seeking joint physical and legal custody of Renn and Lucía as part of the divorce filing. Ricky Martin is known for his energetic performances and infectious music, and it seems that his twin sons have inherited his party gene. During a recent concert in Switzerland, Matteo and Valentino surprised their dad by joining him on stage for the first time. The 14-year-old boys immediately started jumping and hyping up the crowd, much to the delight of their father and the audience.
The sweet moment was captured on video and shared by Martin on Instagram, where he expressed his joy and surprise at the unexpected appearance of his sons. Fans were quick to comment on the post, expressing their happiness for Martin and his family. The concert comes just weeks after Martin and his husband, Jwan Yosef, announced their divorce. The couple, who have been married for six years, shared the news in a joint Instagram post, stating that they have decided to end their marriage with love, respect, and dignity for their children. Despite their separation, Martin and Yosef remain committed to co-parenting their children and seeking joint custody.
Martin and Yosef first met in 2015 when Martin was a single father to Matteo and Valentino. They went on to have two more children together, Lucía and Renn. The couple’s decision to divorce has been met with support from fans, who admire their commitment to their children and their desire to maintain a healthy family dynamic. Martin is currently on tour with Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, and it seems that his sons may have caught the performing bug. In previous interviews, Martin mentioned that Matteo is interested in the arts, while Valentino aspires to be a YouTuber.
Regardless of their career paths, Martin has expressed his willingness to support his children’s dreams, just as his own father supported him. The surprise onstage performance by Matteo and Valentino is a testament to the strong bond between Martin and his sons, and it is clear that they share a love for music and a joy for performing. As Martin continues his tour and navigates the challenges of divorce, he can take comfort in the support of his fans and the love of his children.