Move over, Bad Bunny, there’s a new halftime show in town, and it’s fully decked out in red, white, and… English? Turning Point USA is officially throwing its hat into the Super Bowl halftime drama ring with “The All-American Halftime Show,” a counter-event timed to air alongside the NFL’s big production. And yes, it comes with a questionnaire asking fans which music genres they want, complete with the eyebrow-raising option “Anything in English.”
Turning Point USA wants an alternative to Bad Bunny’s halftime spectacle, promising a ‘faith, family, and freedom’ vibe
After the NFL announced Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime headliner, some corners of the internet and certain conservative groups flipped. Enter Turning Point USA, who announced their “All-American Halftime Show” as a bold alternative for viewers who aren’t feeling the Spanish-language performance. Their messaging? A full-on celebration of “faith, family, and freedom,” geared toward fans who may feel culturally left out of the NFL’s pick. The event is set to air on February 8, 2026, the same day as Super Bowl LX, making it a direct competitor to Bad Bunny’s show.Here’s where things get spicy, Turning Point USA launched a survey on its event site, AmericanHalftimeShow.com, asking fans what music genres they want at the show. Standard options like “Americana,” “Classic Rock,” “Country,” and “Hip Hop” show up but then there’s the wild card: “Anything in English.” Yes, you read that right. Many critics have called this culturally exclusionary, while TPUSA frames it as sticking to “all-American” roots. Unsurprisingly, memes and heated online debates have erupted, with some fans poking fun at the audacity of an English-only questionnaire for a music show.
The cultural clash around Bad Bunny has fans and politicians weighing in
This isn’t just about music, this is political theater. Bad Bunny’s selection has already triggered backlash from conservative voices citing his Spanish-language songs, political commentary, and past criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, supporters of Bad Bunny argue that the NFL is finally embracing a global audience and reflecting the diversity of its fan base. With Turning Point USA stepping in, the Super Bowl halftime is shaping up to be more than a music performance, it’s a cultural battleground.Whether you’re team Bad Bunny or team “Anything in English,” one thing is clear: this Super Bowl is about more than football. Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show promises to offer an alternative that taps into a particular set of cultural values, while Bad Bunny represents the NFL’s push toward a more inclusive, international audience. The clash has already sparked online debates, memes, and intense fan reactions, and it looks like this showdown will be just as entertaining as the game itself.Also read – Bad Bunny accused of ‘Disrespecting America’ at Yankees game — NFL fans say they’ll boycott the Super Bowl