Bad Bunny’s 'Ridiculous' Requirement For Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Fans In A Frenzy

With less than a month left until Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, a shocker has been dropped on fans wanting to participate in his performance. 

Field performers must meet the minimum height of 5'7," a detail that has sparked questions and debate among those hoping to join the show.

Meanwhile, the “I Like It” collaborator has found himself in a legal battle over an alleged unauthorized use of a woman’s recorded vocals. 

All About Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl’s Strict Requirement For Field Cast 

Two separate casting calls for on-field roles in Bad Bunny's upcoming stint outlined precise physical requirements for applicants.

According to US Magazine, one now-closed application required candidates to stand between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall.

On the Super Bowl production website, the role was described as a “critical mission.” The details further revealed that applicants would be “part of the core team responsible for the on-field assembly and disassembly of the halftime show stage.”

A second advertisement posted on Backlit’s website set even tighter criteria, seeking individuals between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot-1 with a slender to athletic physique.

The posting also made it clear that the role was not dance-focused. Instead, applicants were expected to have a background in marching arts and would take part in “structured movements and blocking as part of the larger production.”

Any hope of flexibility around the criteria was quickly dismissed. A representative for Backlit confirmed that "height requirements will be very important for participation on this one and will be verified through the rehearsal process."

How Fans Reacted To Bad Bunny’s Height Rules 

In no time, several fans took to social media to share their disappointment as they realized their dreams of being part of the performance were over, as they fell short of the requirements.

One user wrote, "Not me romanticizing being in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show just to be 5'3." 

A second individual slammed the rules as “ridiculous,” while a third fan described failing to qualify as "some of the worst news to start the year with."

Another fan lamented, “Damn, Bad Bunny having 5'7 height requirements – there goes my chances.”

Bad Bunny Has Surprises Up His Sleeve for His Show, According to Sophie Rain

Amid the buzz over the strict height requirements, Bad Bunny is also fueling excitement with hints that his upcoming show will be anything but ordinary, as Sophie Rain spills. 

During a TikTok Live, Rain recounted a chance meeting with the singer aboard a private jet, where she asked him about his highly anticipated gig. She said his response immediately caught her attention.

"He responded and was like, 'Super Bowl 2026 will not be the same after,'" Rain recalled, adding that it wasn't just his words that left an impression. 

Rain suggested that his confidence made it clear that something major is in the works. "He had this energy, like he knew something big was coming," she told The Blast.

Bad Bunny Dragged Into Court Case Following Backlash For Being Disrespectful In A Museum

As the 31-year-old superstar continues to build anticipation for his next move, he has also been at the center of multiple controversies. A day ago, The Blast reported, he was slammed with a $16 million lawsuit by one Tainaly Y. Serrano Rivera.  

The woman claimed that the singer’s producer asked her to sing the line "Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perrero.” The phrase later appeared in Bad Bunny's “Solo de Mi,” and “EoO.” Rivera alleges she didn't sign a contract or license authorizing its use and is now asking for compensation. 

Before the lawsuit, in December, he faced backlash after breaking a rule when he visited the Mexico City Museum. The Grammy winner posted a picture of himself with his hands touching an ancient Maya stone slab, which dates back to 250 and 900 AD. 

Museums worldwide expressly prohibit physical contact with artifacts as a way of preserving them. Bad Bunny’s action soon sparked criticism, with many people calling him out for the fact that the rules apply to him even though he’s a celebrity. 

NFL Confident In Bad Bunny But Introduces Special Feature 

When Bad Bunny was announced headliner of football’s biggest night in 2026, he faced controversy with several people criticizing the choice, including Donald Trump. 

Despite the backlash, the NFL made it clear there were no plans to reconsider the booking.

Per The Blast, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell publicly backed the Puerto Rican star, noting that criticism often comes with such high-profile selections. He added that the league was "confident" Bad Bunny would deliver a strong performance.

Shortly after the NFL defended the singer, the show’s organizers revealed a spin-off event that would precede the main show with its own performers. The Blast reported that singer Sting was tapped to be the main act at the February 6 event.