- Bad Bunny addressed the backlash to his 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show selection during his Saturday Night Live monologue.
- He celebrated the performance as a historic “win” for the entire Latino community in the United States.
- The monologue humorously targeted critics, including a satirical montage of Fox News clips.
- He switched to Spanish for a heartfelt message, telling non-speakers they have months to learn the language before the show.
Bad Bunny Confronts Critics on SNL Stage
Bad Bunny took center stage as host of the Saturday Night Live season premiere on October 4, using his opening monologue to directly confront the controversy surrounding his selection as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner. The superstar didn’t shy away from the criticism, addressing it with both humor and heartfelt pride.
“You might not know this, but I’m doing the Super Bowl halftime show and I’m very happy,” he began. “I think everyone is happy about it — even Fox News.” The show then cut to a cleverly edited, satirical montage of Fox News hosts appearing to praise him, with one clip declaring, “Bad Bunny is my favorite musician, and he should be the next president.”
A Win for the Latino Community
The tone shifted as Bad Bunny switched to his native Spanish to deliver a powerful message to his community. “Especially all of the Latinos and Latinas in the world here in the United States who have worked to open doors,” he said. “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 concluded with a playful jab in English: “And, if you didn’t understand know what I just said, you have four months to learn!”
The Backlash Explained
The monologue comes after a wave of criticism following the announcement. The backlash includes a warning from former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski, who stated on The Benny Show that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would be present at the Super Bowl to “find you and apprehend you,” turning the event into a point of political contention.
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