Jennifer Lopez Reveals Whether She Will Join Bad Bunny On the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Stage

There might be a reunion at the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show, as Jennifer Lopezrevealed she would not mind joining Bad Bunny on stage.

Following his announcement as next year's headliner, controversy has ensued, with critics declaring he isn't the right choice.

However, Lopez addressed the backlash surrounding Bad Bunny's upcoming performance, expressing her confidence in his ability to deliver. She stated categorically that he "would blow everyone's mind."

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the "Marry Me" star responded enthusiastically when she was asked if she would "pop up at the Super Bowl" during Bad Bunny's performance.

Lopez noted that she "would love to" if the "Mia" singer wanted her there. She praised Bad Bunny as a master at his craft and declared she was glad he was going to "represent all the Puerto Ricans."

Fans were thrilled by this announcement, flooding the comments with excitement and support. 

"If it happens, it becomes a full circle moment," a user wrote, adding, "Latino gang reunion." Another fan gushed, "I want her there!!!!"

The possibility of Lopez and Bad Bunny on the same stage again felt nostalgic for fans, as the pair had performed on the Super Bowl Halftime stage five years ago. The record producer joined co-headliners Lopez and Shakira.

Lopez's solidarity with the "Dakiti" singer was beyond the performance, as she had previously stepped in to defend Bad Bunny following the backlash surrounding his Super Bowl headliner announcement.

As People Magazine reported, during an appearance on the "TODAY" show, the actress expressed her confusion about the controversy, admitting she had not even been aware of it.

"But why? I don't understand that. He's one of the top artists in the world right now, probably the top," she stated.

Reflecting on their 2020 Super Bowl performance, Lopez recalled how much fun she, Shakira, J Blavin, and Bad Bunny had on stage together. She also shared that she was looking forward to the performance Bad Bunny would bring this time around.

"I think they'll be pleasantly surprised because his music transcends language. It's amazing what he's done. He's done something that a lot of people have never done in their lives," Lopez gushed.

The news of Bad Bunny's selection as next year's headliner was confirmed last month via his Instagram page. He uploaded a video set to his hit song "Callaíta," where he was seen atop a goal post on a beach, wearing a straw hat.

As reported by The Blast, the artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, celebrated his cultural heritage in a press statement, saying:

"What I'm feeling goes beyond myself. It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown... this is for my people, my culture, and our history."

The 31-year-old rapper has consistently been an outspoken critic of the current administration. Hence, the news of his performance sparked chatter among fans.

A fan stated that Bad Bunny was picked intentionally because he "is an outspoken critic of the current administration and even cancelled a U.S. tour over fears of ICE raids." Another pointed out the irony, saying it was a great opportunity to make a political statement.

Fans weren't the only ones excited about seeing Bad Bunny on stage.

Rapper Jay-Z, who plays a huge role in selecting entertainers for football's biggest night, had nothing but praise for the Puerto Rican. He celebrated what Bad Bunny has done for his culture, calling it "truly inspiring."

NFL Senior VP of Global Event Production, Jon Barker, echoed a similar sentiment, declaring the Latin star as the right pick because of the "global energy and cultural vibrancy that define today's music scene."

Despite approval from powerhouses like Lopez and Jay-Z, not everyone believes in Bad Bunny's choice. Danica Patrick is one of such vocal critics.

The retired race car driver took to X, formerly Twitter, to slam the decision.

"Oh fun", she began sarcastically. Patrick expressed her displeasure that an artist who does not have  English songs was allowed.

"No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America's highest-rated television events of the year… not just for sports," she stated categorically.

As reported by The Blast, Patrick's comment was not received warmly by netizens. Fans decided to educate the 43-year-old model as they termed her "ignorant" and reminded her that Puerto Rico was a part of the United States.