Former 'Dancing With the Stars' Performer to Appear in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Stephani Sosa, a past troupe member on the hit dance competition show, will take the stage with the Puerto Rican superstar at the 2026 Super Bowl.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Stephani Sosa, a former cast member of the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars, has announced that she will be one of the dancers performing in Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show in 2026. Sosa, who was a troupe member on DWTS during Season 33, shared her excitement about the opportunity on social media, with her fellow DWTS alumni congratulating her enthusiastically.

Why it matters

Sosa's involvement in the Super Bowl halftime show represents a major career milestone for the dancer, who was previously a member of the DWTS troupe but not a main cast performer. Her selection to participate in one of the most watched television events of the year showcases her talent and hard work, and is a testament to the opportunities that can arise from appearing on a popular reality competition series like DWTS.

The details

Stephani Sosa announced the news of her Super Bowl halftime show role on her Instagram page, writing 'Dancing for Bad Bunny tonight, words can't describe what this means to me, POR LA CULTURA.' She also shared additional details about the experience, including a screenshot of her telling her brother the exciting news and photos of herself getting ready for the big performance. Several of Sosa's former DWTS castmates, including finalists Charity Lawson and Chandler Kinney, expressed their congratulations and excitement for her on social media.

  • Stephani Sosa was a troupe member on Dancing with the Stars during Season 33.
  • Sosa's brother, Ezra Sosa, made the finals of DWTS Season 34 with partner Jordan Chiles.
  • Sosa announced her Super Bowl halftime show role on February 8, 2026.

The players

Stephani Sosa

A former troupe member on the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars, who has now been selected to perform in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.

Ezra Sosa

Stephani's brother, who was a finalist on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, paired with Jordan Chiles.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican superstar musician who will be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show performance.

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What they’re saying

“Dancing for Bad Bunny tonight, words can't describe what this means to me, POR LA CULTURA.”

— Stephani Sosa (Instagram)

“A star!!!”

— Charity Lawson, Season 33 finalist, Dancing with the Stars (Instagram)

“LETS GOOOOOOOO.”

— Hailey Bills, Season 34 troupe member, Dancing with the Stars (Instagram)

What’s next

Stephani Sosa will continue rehearsing and preparing for her high-profile performance during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Bad Bunny.

The takeaway

Stephani Sosa's selection to dance in the Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny demonstrates the potential for reality TV performers to leverage their exposure and experience into major career opportunities. Her achievement highlights the value of persistence and hard work in the entertainment industry.