Bad Bunny discusses Super Bowl backlash on SNL Season 51 premiere

Bad Bunny made an appearance on Saturday Night Live for season 51 and addressed the backlash surrounding his upcoming performance as the headliner of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. He poked fun at conservative criticism by joking that even Fox News is excited about his performance.

During his SNL appearance, Bad Bunny shared his excitement about the Super Bowl performance, mentioning that everyone, including Fox News, is happy about it. The crowd erupted in applause, showing their support for the artist.

In a montage clip on SNL, segments of Fox News hosts were put together to create a statement that said, “Bad Bunny is my favorite musician and he should be the next president.” Bad Bunny expressed his excitement in both English and Spanish, highlighting the importance of this opportunity for himself and the Latinx community in the US.

The segment was a light-hearted take on the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner and showed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent the Latinx community.