Bad Bunny recently addressed the criticism surrounding his role as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The celebrated Puerto Rican artist hosted the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on October 4, 2023, with Doja Cat serving as the musical guest.
Bad Bunny’s Humor and Resilience
During his monologue, Bad Bunny expressed his excitement about the upcoming event slated for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. He acknowledged the backlash he received but maintained a light-hearted tone. “You might not know this, but I’m doing the Super Bowl halftime show and I’m very happy,” he stated. Bad Bunny humorously mentioned that even Fox News is supportive of his performance.
Satirical Commentary
In a comedic twist, SNL aired a montage of edited clips from Fox News. The clips appeared to depict hosts praising Bad Bunny and even jokingly suggesting, “Bad Bunny is my favorite musician, and he should be the next president.”
Acknowledging Cultural Impact
In a heartfelt moment, Bad Bunny switched to Spanish to resonate with his Latinx audience. He emphasized the significance of his performance as a collective victory for the Latino community in the United States. “It’s more than a win for myself; it’s a win for all of us. Our footprints and our contribution in this country, no one will ever be able to take that away or erase it,” he said.
Controversial Remarks on Immigration
The announcement of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl headliner elicited mixed reactions, particularly from Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump adviser. Lewandowski’s comments included warnings about the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the game. He stated, “There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else.”
Upcoming SNL Episodes
Looking ahead, SNL’s schedule features Amy Poehler hosting the next episode on October 11, 2023, with Role Model as the musical guest. Sabrina Carpenter will take the stage on October 18, 2023, both as host and musical performer. This marks Carpenter’s hosting debut after her previous appearances on the show.
- Date of Super Bowl LX: February 8, 2026
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Bad Bunny’s SNL hosting date: October 4, 2023
- Next SNL hosts: Amy Poehler (October 11) and Sabrina Carpenter (October 18)
