## Calls for George Strait to Replace Bad Bunny at 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Gain Traction
Conservative voices are expressing discontent with the announcement of Bad Bunny as the performer for the super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, leading to a petition effort to replace him with country music icon George Strait.
As of today,over 10,000 people have signed a petition on change.org advocating for Strait to take the stage instead. The petition frames Strait as an ”all-American” alternative to the reggaeton artist.
The petition states, “The Super Bowl halftime show should unite our country, honour American culture, and remain family-pleasant, not be turned into a political stunt. bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football’s biggest stage.” It continues, “George Strait embodies unity, tradition, and the timeless American music that truly deserves the 2026 Super Bowl spotlight.”
Another Change petition seeking to replace Bad Bunny, without specifying an alternative performer, has also surpassed 10,000 signatures. The controversy has even spurred misinformation, with fabricated announcements circulating on social media – described as “Facebook AI slop pages” - falsely claiming George Strait had already been confirmed as the headliner.
The backlash highlights the Super Bowl halftime show’s increasing role as a focal point for culture war discourse, particularly from conservative politicians and commentators. Critics have voiced concerns over the potential for Spanish to be the primary language during the performance and have questioned Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican heritage.However, the NFL is actively expanding its global presence, hosting regular-season games in international locations like São Paulo, Brazil; Dublin, Ireland; London, England; Spain, and Germany. Bad Bunny’s widespread international appeal and important fanbase within the United States align with the league’s growing global strategy.Bad Bunny himself addressed the criticism during his recent monologue on *saturday night Live*, playfully suggesting that those who don’t understand Spanish have “four months to learn.” It’s certainly worth noting that Puerto Rico is a United States territory, and the halftime show itself is limited to 15 minutes.
