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In his first speech as host of the first episode of SNL, Bad Bunny responded to controversial statements made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding his scheduled 2026 Super Bowl show.

The 31-year-old Latin music icon quipped that "all people" was excited about his scheduled show, "even Fox News."

“It’s good to be back. This is my second time hosting and my fourth time being here,” he told the audience. “I’m doing the Super Bowl half-time show. I’m very happy and I think everyone is happy about it.”

A short video clip came after featuring commentators from the network seeming to endorse the artist for the presidency.

An Important Statement for Latinos

In his monologue, Bad Bunny spoke in Spanish to speak to "all the Latinos and Latinas in the entire world and here in the United States."

He stated that his Super Bowl selection was not just a individual success but an accomplishment for the entire community, demonstrating that their impact to this country will never be removed.

Then, switching to English, he remarked, "For those who didn’t catch that, you’ve got a few months to pick up some Spanish."

Political Criticism and Official Warnings

News of the artist’s halftime show sparked anger among some conservatives, particularly from the Homeland Security Secretary.

During a podcast appearance, Noem warned that just U.S. citizens ought to go to the upcoming game and threatened that immigration officers "would be present throughout" the event.

Noem further suggested the league would "not be able to sleep at night" for choosing Bad Bunny.

U.S. Exclusion and Live Shows

Earlier, the singer revealed that fears of ICE raids at his live events resulted in him excluding the United States from his forthcoming world tour.

Recently concluding a three-month performance run in his home territory, which reportedly attracted around 600,000 fans.

"My residence was beautiful, everyone loved it," he noted during his SNL monologue.

Comedy Segments and Political Satire

During additional segments of the premiere episode, cast member a regular portrayed former Fox News host the media figure.

The sketch included a rant about the U.S. military, mockingly echoing Hegseth’s recent statements about diversity and appearance within the troops.

Also, Trump impersonator James Austin Johnson appeared briefly as a "unofficial watchdog" of the show, saying he was there to make sure "SNL doesn’t cross the line with jokes about me."