Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has allegedly delivered a furious reaction behind closed doors after learning that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny has been confirmed as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
According to multiple reports circulating late Monday night, Sirianni erupted in anger during a private conversation with team officials, questioning the NFL’s decision and demanding answers from the league. “Where is America’s singer?” he reportedly asked, before going on to describe Bad Bunny as a “non-American, LGBT artist” and even accusing the performer of being “[email protected].!.s.t.”
The leaked comments have set off a storm across the sports and entertainment world. While the NFL has yet to respond officially, social media is ablaze with reactions — some fans backing Sirianni’s calls for an “American icon” to headline the biggest stage in U.S. sports, while others are condemning his words as divisive and disrespectful toward one of the world’s most influential artists.
This latest controversy follows a string of heated debates surrounding the 2026 halftime show, already under fire after Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski suggested ICE agents should appear during the performance. Now, with a sitting NFL coach allegedly joining the criticism, the backlash has intensified, raising questions about whether the NFL can keep its cultural showcase above the political fray.
For now, Bad Bunny’s camp has not issued a statement, and the league remains silent. But with pressure mounting from both sides, the halftime show — meant to be a global celebration of music and sport — has quickly become the most politically charged in NFL history.