When in 2024 Melody announced that she was pregnant, many wondered who she was The father of his son. Until that time, the artist had maintained her relationship in the background. Finally, it was learned that the man who had conquered his heart is Ignacio Batallán, an Argentine elite model and athlete with whom he has had a relationship for a long time.
His story began in a gym. Batallán, who is a personal coach, met Melody when the singer decided to put himself under her guardianship. What was initially a professional relationship soon evolved into something deeper. Now, they not only share a love story and the raising of their son, but Ignacio has become a fundamental pillar for the artist on his way to Eurovision 2025. Ignacio Batallán is passionate about sport. Not only does he exercise as a physical trainer, but also He is an entrepreneur and model. It is CEO of Trainme Training and Nutrition, a center specialized in improving physical performance of his clients, where he met Melody. In addition, he directs the Fuengirola Colebol Club, confirming that his life revolves around sport.
In his social networks, where he has thousands of followers, he has been able to see with recognized figures, such as tennis player Rafa Nadal, In addition to sharing testimonies of satisfied customers with their method. However, his facet as a coach is not the only one that stands out. He has also worked as a model, combining his love for physical activity with advertising campaigns and photographic sessions. Melody and Ignacio have maintained their relationship far from the media focus. There are hardly any photos together on social networks, although it is known that they follow each other since December 2021. In fact, the last image of both published on the Battalion Instagram dates from that date, when they shared a training session at their sports center.
Interestingly, in that publication Ignacio deactivated the comment option, something that does not happen with the rest of his photos. A strategy to avoid speculation about your relationship? Maybe he simply wanted to maintain his intact privacy, something Melody has also defended several times. The Andalusian singer has been very clear about her desire to protect her personal life. In an interview he explained his decision not to expose his boy in the media: “I have chosen to sing, but my partner does not, and I have to respect that. There are people who like media exposure and others who do not” .
Ignacio Batallán, father twice
The son who shares with Melody is his first baby in common, but Ignacio already has a daughter the little girl arrived in the world before starting her relationship with the singer. In 2022, the coach published on his Instagram account an emotional message accompanied by several photos with a girl, which he was referring to as “my princess.” “Thank you for being able to live hundreds of incredible moments with the most important of my life, my princess, and thank you for letting my family, my roots, a pillar of my life. 2022, there we go, I come with strength.” This message suggests that Battalion was already a father before the birth of Cairo, the son he had with Melody in 2024.
The birth of Cairo, the son of Melody and Ignacio
On February 15, 2024, Melody gave birth to his first child, whom they called Cairo. The news was announced by the singer herself through her social networks with a message full of emotion: “And the big day came! I declare myself completely in love. We love you with all your heart.” Until that time, Melody had kept her son’s identity secret, but over time it was confirmed that Ignacio Batallán was the lucky one. Since then, both have combined their baby’s upbringing with their respective careers, demonstrating that they form a solid team both personally and professionally.
Ignacio prefers to stay in a discreet background, but this Saturday his support for Melody was evident. During the Benidorm Fest 2025, where the singer rose with the victory thanks to her theme that diva, Battalion was present at all times, as we saw on social networks. Ignacio attended the press conference after the festival final, remaining at the bottom of the room without losing detail of his girl’s words. A video posted by the Benidorm Fest organization shows how, once the gala was over, Battalion was one of the first to congratulate Melody in the intimacy of Backstage.
She did not explicitly mention it in her thanks speech, she did have words for the most important people of her life: “On stage I have thought about my family, who is always with me and support me a lot, in my child, that I love , and also in people who unfortunately have not been able to see my performance because this year they left, but who are in my heart. Go for them. “
All looks are set in the next great challenge of Melody: Eurovision 2025. The festival will be held on May 17 in Switzerland and, although it has not been officially confirmed, Ignacio Battalion is likely to accompany her in this new adventure. His presence at Benidorm Fest makes it clear that, although he does not like cameras, he is willing to be next to his partner in the most important moments of his life. This has done so until now, since the discretion, without seeking prominence, but always supporting Melody at every step of his career. The artist now faces the greatest challenge of her musical career, and if something has shown Battalion is that, in good times, she will be there. We may not see it in the front row, or granting interviews, but its presence, as until now, will be a constant on the path of Melody towards the Eurovisive glory.
