Megyn Kelly Condemns Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance as Anti-American
In a fiery appearance on Piers Morgan's Uncensored show, former Fox News host Megyn Kelly unleashed a torrent of criticism against Latin music superstar Bad Bunny for his recent Super Bowl halftime performance. The controversy centers on Kelly's assertion that the artist's decision to perform entirely in Spanish was disrespectful to American culture and values.
A Heated Exchange Over Language and Culture
Kelly, who had previously voiced opposition to Bad Bunny's selection as the halftime performer back in October 2025, doubled down on her stance during the interview. "I like my halftime shows in English from people who love America," she declared, setting the tone for a contentious discussion.
The broadcaster argued that the Super Bowl halftime show should serve as a unifying national event rather than catering to specific demographic groups. "To get up there and perform the whole show in Spanish is a middle finger to the rest of America," Kelly told Morgan. "Who gives a damn that we have 40 million Spanish speakers in the United States; we have 310 million who don't speak a lick of Spanish."
Broader Cultural and Political Implications
Kelly expanded her critique beyond language to encompass broader cultural and political themes. She expressed concern about what she perceives as threats to traditional American identity, drawing parallels to immigration debates in the United Kingdom. "You ceded your culture to a bunch of radical Muslims who came in and took over and now it's gone," Kelly told Morgan. "We're not allowing that here."
The former television host also cited Bad Bunny's political activism as problematic, particularly his criticism of the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies. "He doesn't want illegals deported from this country," Kelly said. "Well, too bad because the majority of Americans do want that and are not shy about pushing for it."
Political Figures Weigh In
The controversy has drawn reactions from other conservative voices. Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Bad Bunny's performance one of the worst halftime shows he'd ever seen, complaining that "nobody understands a word this guy is saying."
Meanwhile, conservative commentator Meghan McCain found herself at odds with Kelly after praising Bad Bunny's performance on social media. McCain wrote that "everything in life doesn't have to be ruined with politics," to which Kelly responded by questioning McCain's taste and suggesting she doesn't represent conservative America.
The Ongoing Debate Over American Identity
Kelly's comments highlight ongoing tensions in American society regarding cultural representation, immigration, and national identity. She insisted that major cultural events like the Super Bowl should remain "quintessentially American" rather than reflecting the country's diverse linguistic and cultural landscape.
"The halftime show and everything around it needs to stay quintessentially American, not Spanish, not Muslim, not anything other than good old-fashioned American apple pie," Kelly asserted during the interview.
This controversy continues to spark debate about the role of language, culture, and politics in major entertainment events, with Kelly positioning herself as a vocal defender of what she views as traditional American values in the face of changing demographics and cultural expressions.
