Podcaster and Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly sharply criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance during a heated interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored on February 9, 2026, calling the all-Spanish set "a middle finger to the rest of America."
Kelly, appearing the day after Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) headlined Super Bowl LX on February 8, argued the show should remain a "unifying event for the country" and "quintessentially American," prioritizing English to appeal to the majority of viewers.
She stated there are about 40 million Spanish speakers in the U.S. but 310 million who don't speak it, and emphasized, "Football is OURS!" She also labeled Bad Bunny an "ICE or America hater" and complained about other elements like the pre-show performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
Piers Morgan countered that the U.S. has no official language and praised the performance as high-quality theater, while noting inclusivity in past events.
🔥 Megyn Kelly BLASTS Bad Bunny in HEATED interview with Piers Morgan: “To get up there and perform the whole show in SPANISH is a middle finger to the rest of America.” pic.twitter.com/qRp4UcRGzh
— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) February 9, 2026
The viral clip drew widespread backlash online, with many calling Kelly's remarks narrow-minded, xenophobic, or out of touch with America's multicultural society. Supporters in conservative circles echoed her views on cultural unity and English dominance in national events.
Bad Bunny's historic set—as the first solo male Latin artist to headline—celebrated Puerto Rican culture through elements like sugar cane fields, casitas, and guests including Ricky Martin, Karol G, and others. It drew record viewership and broad praise for its energy and representation of Latin music, though it sparked debate over language and inclusion in mainstream American entertainment.
The full segment is available on Piers Morgan Uncensored's YouTube channel.