The Breakfast Club DONKEY: Jesse Watters & Megyn Kelly Criticize Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Feb 10, 2026
Discussion centers on criticism of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance and the backlash from conservative media figures. Conversation touches on language, identity, and the role of cultural exchange in America. Hosts call out perceived racist undertones in the criticism and reflect on inclusion and national identity.
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Criticism Was Predictable And Overblown
- Charlamagne argues criticism of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was predictable and overblown.
- He frames the performance as positive energy that resonated even if viewers didn't know the lyrics.
Language Criticism Masks Nationalism
- Charlamagne highlights reactions from Trump and others as rooted in nationalism and language objections.
- He points out Puerto Rico's U.S. status to challenge claims that Bad Bunny was 'foreign'.
Hosts' Rhetoric Versus Latino Co-Hosts
- Charlamagne recounts Megyn Kelly and Jesse Watters' comments calling the show an 'open borders moment.'
- He contrasts their rhetoric with personal apologies to co-hosts from Latino communities.