On Oct. 4, 2025, Bad Bunny opened the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live — with Doja Cat appearing as the episode’s musical guest — and used his monologue to confront the controversy surrounding his selection as headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist mixed humor with pointed remarks, quipping that he’s “very happy” to be performing at the Super Bowl and joking that even conservative outlets were portrayed as enthusiastic. The show cut to a satirical montage of Fox News clips edited to make the hosts sound like ardent fans, underscoring the absurdity of some of the backlash.

“I’m really excited to be doing the Super Bowl. I know that people all around the world who love my music are also happy,” he said, before addressing viewers in Spanish.

Turning to his Spanish-speaking audience, he praised Latinos and Latinas who have worked to create opportunities, calling the booking “more than a win for me — it’s a win for all of us,” and stressing that the community’s contributions in the United States cannot be erased. He closed the bit on a playful note in English: if you didn’t follow his Spanish remarks, “you have four months to learn.”

The monologue arrives in the wake of mixed reactions to the NFL’s announcement that Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Among those criticizing the choice was Corey Lewandowski, a former adviser to President Donald Trump and current consultant to the Department of Homeland Security, who warned on the air that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be present at the game and suggested undocumented attendees would be subject to enforcement.

Looking ahead on SNL, the show’s October slate includes Amy Poehler hosting on Oct. 11 with Role Model as musical guest, followed by Sabrina Carpenter hosting and performing on Oct. 18. Carpenter previously performed on SNL in 2024 and took part in the SNL50 anniversary special earlier this year.

Watch Bad Bunny’s full monologue below.