Bad Bunny to Headline Season 51 Premiere of Saturday Night Live Amid Super Bowl Controversy
Bad Bunny is set to kick off Season 51 of Saturday Night Live with a highly anticipated episode today. The Puerto Rican artist, who was recently announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer, is wrapping up a historic residency in Puerto Rico this weekend. Joining him on SNL as the musical guest is Doja Cat, marking her debut in that role. Following Bad Bunny, upcoming hosts include Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter, all of whom were part of the 50th season celebrations. Bad Bunny's selection as the Super Bowl performer has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the predominance of non-English songs in his repertoire. The artist's past comments about avoiding touring in the US due to ICE have also resurfaced, prompting a response from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. While there is speculation about whether Bad Bunny will address the Super Bowl controversy on SNL, his statement upon being announced as the halftime performer emphasized the significance of the moment for his culture and heritage.