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Bad Bunny addresses Super Bowl backlash on 'SNL' monologue

Christianna Silva, Christianna Silva
October 5, 2025 at 04:48 PM
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Bad Bunny addresses Super Bowl backlash on 'SNL' monologue

Key Takeaways

  • Bad Bunny hosted Saturday Night Live and delivered a monologue referencing his San Juan residency.
  • Jon Hamm made a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny's SNL monologue.
  • Bad Bunny confirmed he will be headlining the Super Bowl 60 halftime show.
  • The halftime announcement generated mixed reactions online, including criticism regarding language and tour scheduling.
  • Bad Bunny expressed excitement about performing for Latino audiences at the Super Bowl.

Bad Bunny hosted Saturday Night Live for its return, delivering an engaging monologue that began by referencing his recent three-month, 30-show residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was joined by Jon Hamm. A major focus of his appearance was the announcement that he will be headlining the Super Bowl 60 halftime show, a fact he stated made him very happy. This announcement drew varied reactions online; while many fans were ecstatic, others voiced concerns about the performance potentially being predominantly in Spanish or felt it was hypocritical since he omitted U.S. stops from his current world tour. Bad Bunny addressed the Spanish-speaking audience directly, conveying his excitement before humorously telling those who didn't understand to learn the language in the four months leading up to the event. The overall reception to his hosting duties seemed positive, despite the underlying controversies he touched upon.

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