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

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican singer joked that "all people" was pleased about his planned 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’ll be performing at the Super Bowl halftime. I’m thrilled, and I believe everyone else is too.”

A short video clip came after featuring Fox News contributors seeming to endorse the artist for president.

A Message for Latinos

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

He expressed that his Super Bowl selection was more than a individual success but an accomplishment for the entire community, demonstrating that their impact in the U.S. will never be erased.

Then, switching to English, he remarked, "If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn."

Conservative Backlash and Noem's Comments

News of Bad Bunny’s halftime show sparked outrage among some conservatives, particularly from Kristi Noem.

During a podcast appearance, Noem warned that just U.S. citizens ought to go to the 2026 Super Bowl and cautioned that immigration officers "would be present throughout" the event.

She also claimed the NFL would "not be able to sleep at night" for choosing Bad Bunny.

Tour Omission and Recent Success

Previously, Bad Bunny revealed that fears of ICE raids at his concerts led to him excluding the U.S. from his forthcoming world tour.

Recently concluding a three-month performance run in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which reportedly drew around 600,000 attendees.

"The shows were incredible, and the fans were amazing," he noted during his opening speech.

Comedy Segments and Topical Humor

In other sketches of the premiere episode, comedian a regular portrayed commentator the media figure.

That segment featured a tirade about the U.S. military, sarcastically referencing Hegseth’s prior comments about inclusion and appearance within the troops.

Also, Trump impersonator a cast member made a short cameo as a "self-appointed monitor" of the show, claiming he was there to make sure "SNL doesn’t cross the line with jokes about me."