Months after the Patriots’ Super Bowl LX appearance, another part of the night is still generating controversy.
According to TMZ Sports, viewers flooded the Federal Communications Commission with complaints following Bad Bunny’s halftime performance during NBC’s broadcast of Super Bowl LX earlier this year.
The outlet reported that more than 2,000 complaints were submitted to the FCC after the performance aired during one of the most-watched television broadcasts of the year.
Several viewers reportedly accused the halftime show of being overly sexualized and inappropriate for a national audience that included families and children watching at home.
Viewers Reacted Strongly to the Halftime Performance
According to TMZ Sports, many of the complaints centered around the choreography, camera shots and overall presentation of the performance.
The outlet shared portions of complaints submitted to the FCC, including viewers who reportedly described the show as “sexualized” and inappropriate for a family-oriented sporting event.
Some complaints also reportedly focused on specific dance sequences and visual moments shown during the nationally televised performance.
Bad Bunny’s halftime set immediately became one of the most talked-about moments of the night online. Clips from the performance quickly spread across social media, with reactions ranging from praise for the production and energy to criticism from viewers who believed parts of the show crossed the line for network television.
The NFL has long treated the Super Bowl halftime show as one of the centerpiece entertainment events of the year, often drawing audiences far beyond football fans alone.
Super Bowl LX Drew Massive National Audience
The halftime show aired during NBC’s broadcast of Super Bowl LX, which featured the Patriots on one of football’s biggest stages.
Because of the game’s enormous audience, halftime performances typically receive heightened scrutiny from viewers and media alike.
TMZ Sports reported that several complaints specifically referenced the fact the performance aired during a broadcast watched by millions of families across the country.
Halftime shows have generated controversy before, particularly when performances spark debate over what is appropriate for primetime television during a family-focused sporting event.
At the same time, many fans online praised Bad Bunny’s performance as visually ambitious, energetic and memorable.
The show quickly dominated social media conversation during and after the game, becoming one of the defining talking points from Super Bowl weekend beyond the result on the field.
Controversy Added Another Major Super Bowl Storyline
While the Patriots’ Super Bowl appearance remained the night’s central football storyline, the halftime show controversy added another layer to the broader reaction surrounding the event.
TMZ Sports noted that the FCC complaints represented only part of the overall public response tied to the performance.
Still, the reported backlash ensured the halftime show continued generating headlines months after Super Bowl LX concluded.
Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Sparks Wave of FCC Complaints