Bizarre Requirement for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Ignites Heated Fan Reactions

Bad Bunny's NFL Super Bowl halftime show hasn't even aired yet, but one surprising backstage demand is already turning heads online.

Volunteer listings for Bad Bunny's rumored Super Bowl halftime show have gone viral due to a strict requirement. Fans expressed confusion and disappointment after learning they might be disqualified from participating.

The company managing the casting confirmed the requirement and explained its significance to the performance.

A height restriction tied to the Puerto Rican singer and rapper's appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show has sparked backlash online.

The issue gained traction after content creator Dre Monteon posted a TikTok on January 8, 2026, reacting to the requirement. "5'7"? Like... I'm 5'5" on a good day. I mean, realistically, I probably wouldn't do it, but still. Like, 5'7" is crazy." she said, adding that her husband initially thought she was joking about applying.

TikTok and Reddit users expressed disappointment, believing the opportunity had been unfairly limited.

One TikTok user commented, "bro i got this email and was so disappointed when i saw the height LMAO [sic]." A second exclaimed, "I'm only 5'4"😭😭 crazy yesss!" Someone from Reddit claimed, "Ummm I got accepted and I am 5'3, this is false advertisement [sic]."

Others defended the decision, suggesting it was necessary for stage consistency. "Yall [sic] it's for uniformity it's not that deep," a different Redditor wrote.

In response to the online discussion, Backlit Support, the company handling volunteer recruitment for Super Bowl Productions, confirmed the requirement in a statement to USA TODAY on January 12.

"The height requirements will be very important for participation on this one and will be verified through the rehearsal process," the statement read.