Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl halftime show has sparked surprise and disappointment among fans after it was revealed that participants must meet a strict height requirement.
Strict Casting Criteria for Halftime Spectacle
The Puerto Rican megastar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is set to headline the prestigious Super Bowl LX halftime show on 8 February 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. As is customary, the performance will feature a large supporting cast on the field.
An initial recruitment advert posted to Reddit outlined the specific physical demands for these 'Field Cast' roles. It stated that applicants needed to be "between 5’7” and 6’0”" with a "slender to athletic build". The advert also clarified that the role involved structured movements rather than freestyle dancing and required the ability to handle costumes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Fan Backlash and Updated Job Listing
The revelation prompted an immediate reaction on social media, with many fans expressing their dismay at being excluded due to their height. One fan on TikTok lamented, "Like come on Benito, why you doing us shorties like that?", noting she was "5’5” on a good day". Another posted, "Not me romanticizing being in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show just to be 5’3".
Following the closure of the first listing, the hiring company, Backlit Support, reopened applications with a revised—and even more restrictive—height specification. The new advert seeks additional applicants within the range of 5’ 10” to 6’ 1” to meet updated production needs. The paid role offers $18.70 per hour, but explicitly states that successful applicants will not receive tickets to the Super Bowl game itself.
A Historic Performance for Latino Community
Despite the casting controversy, Bad Bunny's performance remains a landmark event. The 31-year-old artist will become the first solo male Latin artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. He is widely anticipated to deliver the first-ever halftime set performed entirely in Spanish.
During an appearance on Saturday Night Live last year, he dedicated his upcoming performance to the Latino community, stating in Spanish it was an achievement for "all Latinos and Latinas across the world". He humorously warned non-Spanish speakers, "you have four months to learn!"
The stringent production requirements, while disappointing for some hopeful participants, underscore the highly choreographed and complex nature of one of the world's most-watched musical events.
