Fans hoping to share the stage with Bad Bunny at the upcoming Super Bowl have expressed dismay after discovering the performance will enforce a specific height restriction for its field cast.
The Specific Requirements Causing a Stir
The controversy began when a recruitment advert for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Field Cast was shared online. The advert, posted by Backlit Support, outlined that successful applicants must stand between 5'7" and 6'0" and possess a "slender to athletic build." It further specified the role involved structured movements while wearing costumes weighing up to 40 pounds, rather than traditional dancing.
This news was a blow to many ardent followers of the Puerto Rican superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. On social media, disappointed fans voiced their frustration. One TikTok user posted the advert with the caption: "Like come on Benito, why you doing us shorties like that?" adding in a video, "I'm 5'5" on a good day." Another fan lamented: "Not me romanticizing being in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show just to be 5'3"."
Updated Casting Call Narrows the Search Further
In a subsequent development, the initial job listing was closed and a new one was posted. While the core duties remained unchanged, the height parameters became even more restrictive. The updated advert states the production is now "specifically seeking additional applicants within the height range of 5'10" to 6'1"."
The position, which pays $18.70 per hour, explicitly notes that those hired will not receive tickets to watch the Super Bowl game itself. The show is scheduled for 8 February 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
A Historic Performance for Latin Music
Despite the casting controversy, Bad Bunny's headline slot remains a landmark moment. The 31-year-old artist will become the first solo male Latin artist to perform a Super Bowl halftime show. It is widely anticipated that his set will be delivered entirely in Spanish, another first for the prestigious event.
He previously highlighted the significance of this achievement while hosting Saturday Night Live last year, dedicating the performance to Latinos worldwide and those who helped pave the way. He humorously told the audience, "If you didn't understand what I just said, you have four months to learn!"
The stringent physical requirements for the field cast are believed to be linked to the precise choreography and visual spectacle planned for the large-scale production, a hallmark of Super Bowl halftime shows.
