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Guy Fieri Dismisses Controversy Over Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Food Network star says 'everyone needs to settle down' about Bad Bunny's performance.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Guy Fieri, the popular Food Network personality, brushed off the conservative backlash to Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show performance. Fieri, who was at Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party, said he doesn't "like the divisiveness" and thinks "everyone needs to settle down" about the halftime show. Fieri, a longtime friend of Kid Rock, another Trump ally, has largely avoided partisan politics but said the focus should be on celebrating the 60th Super Bowl, not the politics surrounding it.
Why it matters
The controversy over Bad Bunny's halftime show performance highlights the ongoing cultural and political divisions in the country, with conservatives criticizing the reggaeton star's support for LGBTQ+ and immigration rights. Fieri's dismissal of the backlash reflects a desire by some to keep the Super Bowl celebration focused on the game and entertainment, rather than getting caught up in partisan debates.
The details
Guy Fieri was at Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party on Friday, February 6, where he was seen smoking a cigar and drinking tequila. He said he doesn't "like the divisiveness" around the Bad Bunny halftime show and thinks "everyone needs to settle down." Fieri has been friends with Kid Rock, a Trump ally who is organizing a competing "All-American Halftime Show." However, Fieri has largely avoided partisan politics himself, though a photo of him greeting Trump at a UFC match in 2023 sparked speculation about his political views.
- The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Fieri was at Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Guy Fieri
A popular Food Network personality known as the "Mayor of Flavortown." He was at the Shaq's Fun House Super Bowl party and dismissed the controversy over Bad Bunny's halftime show performance.
Bad Bunny
A Puerto Rican reggaeton star who is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, drawing criticism from some conservatives for his support of LGBTQ+ and immigration rights.
Kid Rock
A longtime ally of former President Donald Trump who is organizing a competing "All-American Halftime Show" in response to Bad Bunny's performance.
What they’re saying
“I don't like the divisiveness. I think everyone needs to settle down.”
— Guy Fieri (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The takeaway
Guy Fieri's dismissal of the controversy over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance reflects a desire by some to keep the big game celebration focused on the entertainment and camaraderie, rather than getting caught up in partisan political debates.
