Megyn Kelly has entered the chat surrounding Dangerous Bunny’s 2026 Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present, slamming fellow conservative Meghan McCain’s help of the Puerto Rican artist’s efficiency.
“As if we wanted additional assurance that the ‘style ranges’ of conservative America don’t align with @MeghanMcCain’s,” the previous Fox Information host, 55, wrote through X on Monday, February 9.
McCain, 41, confirmed her help for Dangerous Bunny, actual identify Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, after he carried out throughout Tremendous Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8.
“I’m sorry however I simply genuinely query your style stage should you didn’t benefit from the Dangerous Bunny halftime present. And all the things in life doesn’t must be ruined with politics,” the previous The View cohost wrote on the time.
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Kelly’s response to McCain’s help drew a slew of differing reactions, with one particular person writing, “I didn’t just like the tune in any respect..not for any political motive..simply couldn’t get into it..not my model of music,” whereas a second particular person argued, “Like she stated all the things doesn’t must be political. Simply give it a relaxation.”
“Individuals are allowed to disagree with you,” a 3rd particular person commented. “That doesn’t make them your enemy. You don’t must always be on the assault. There’s a lot pleasure on this life…dip your toe within the water,” whereas a fourth stated, “She’s proper! The halftime present was superior! You might be simply trolling.”
“A lot cattiness, it’s embarrassing,” a fifth particular person wrote in response to Kelly’s publish.
Piers Morgan additionally commented on McCain’s publish, writing, “Agreed 👍.”
Morgan, 60, later welcomed Kelly onto Piers Morgan Uncensored on Monday to additional debate the subject.
“What was the issue, Megyn?” Morgan requested. Meghan replied, “A sure male gesture is coming to thoughts however I’m undecided I can do it on this present.” (Kelly was seemingly referring to Dangerous Bunny’s well-known hip thrust dance transfer, which he confirmed off throughout his Tremendous Bowl 60 efficiency.)
She continued, “It wasn’t about what he was truly going to do in the course of the center of the Tremendous Bowl efficiency. It’s about him. It’s about him being chosen because the Tremendous Bowl performer. Anyone who’s been an outspoken critic, in fact, of the Trump administration and of America.”
Dangerous Bunny paid homage to Puerto Rico throughout his efficiency on the sporting occasion, strolling by way of a sugar cane area and partying in a casita whereas performing his songs solely in Spanish. The set celebrated native Puerto Rican meals distributors, farmers, reggaeton icons Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderonhis current historic Grammys win and extra, in addition to the inclusion of Latino celebrities like Karol G, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba and a shock efficiency by Ricky Martin.
“We would like one thing that we are able to all perceive. I don’t assume Dangerous Bunny used his look to bash America, however I can’t ensure as a result of I didn’t see any subcaptions on his Spanish-language efficiency,” Kelly contended.
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She continued, “To stand up there and carry out the entire present in Spanish is a center finger to the remainder of America. Who offers a rattling that now we have 40 million Spanish audio system in the USA; now we have 310 million who don’t converse a lick of Spanish.”
Previous to Dangerous Bunny’s halftime efficiency, the NFL’s choice to call him the opening act drew criticism from conservative pundits and Republican politicians — together with the president of the USA. In response, Turning Level USA held the so-called All-American Halftime Present in opposition of Dangerous Bunny’s Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present, that includes Child Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett.
Kelly praised the Turning Level USA present in a separate publish through X on Sunday, writing, “Congratulations @TPUSA, I’m in tears at that BEAUTIFUL half time present. Everybody did a spectacular job – it was excellent. THANK YOU!”