US EditionBad Bunny Mocks Backlash to His Super Bowl Halftime Gig on ‘SNL’
Bad Bunny addressed criticism from right-wing groups during SNL, highlighting Latino pride and mocking Fox News amid political backlash over his Super Bowl halftime show role.
- On October 4, 2025, Bad Bunny, Puerto Rican musician, hosted NBC's Season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live and used his opening monologue to confront backlash over the Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show, delivering an uplifting Spanish message and mocking conservative coverage.
- Earlier this week, Trump's MAGA supporters and conservative outlets criticized the halftime pick, while Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, said ICE would be at Levi's Stadium to ensure safety.
- He punctuated the bit with a Spanish address to Latino fans and a joke about having four months to learn after splicing Fox News anchors into a praising edit.
- Roc Nation founder Jay-Z praised Bad Bunny's work for Puerto Rico and his 31-night Coliseo de Puerto Rico residency, while his 24-date Debi Tirar Mas Fotos world tour and January album sustain his momentum.
- SNL's October 11 and October 18 episodes keep the show's and Bad Bunny's visibility high, just after his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show announcement and upcoming SNL appearances.
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