Taylor Armstrong has apologized for his controversial comments about Bad BunnySuper Bowl LX halftime performance.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills student, 54, drew criticism on Sunday February 8, then overlapping his face Russell Crowe‘s gladiator character in an Instagram Stories post. She wrote alongside the image: “Was you entertained? Shame on @NFL and Apple for Super Bowl halftime show all in Spanish with a Cuban flag!!”
The reality TV star, however, has now issued an apology via her Instagram Stories, explaining that she “personally did not connect” with the “creative direction” of the halftime performance.
“I want to address my previous Instagram post about the Super Bowl halftime show. My post did not fully reflect my heart or respect for the artist and the culture in general,” Armstrong wrote on Wednesday, February 11.
Several Bravo stars have weighed in on Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance, and some of their comments were less than enthusiastic. Former Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin faced widespread backlash after she criticized the performance, which took place as the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots during (…)
He continued, “The Super Bowl is such a great American tradition, and while I personally didn’t connect with the creative direction of this year’s halftime show, that doesn’t take away from the fact that Bad Bunny IS American and that the Spanish language is a prominent aspect of American culture. Obviously, my lack of awareness of Latino culture led me to mistake (sic) the flag for Cuban.”
“I sincerely apologize and plan to learn from this in the future. America is special because people of all cultures and backgrounds can come here, share their talents and make their dreams come true. That diversity is something I truly respect,” Armstrong continued.
“It was never my intention to offend anyone’s culture or language, and I am deeply sorry for those I have hurt. I should have taken more time to reflect on my thoughts instead of impulsively posting misinformation at this time,” he wrote.
Armstrong concluded, “I apologize to the Latino community and anyone else I may have offended. I’m always learning, always growing, and I appreciate the opportunity to clear my heart and move forward more thoughtfully.”
Armstrong was one of two Bravo housewives to spark backlash with her comments about Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday. The Real Housewives of New York City alum Jill Zarin was shot from a nearby E! docuseries reuniting the original stars of the hit reality show after sharing equally divisive comments.
“I just don’t think it was appropriate to have him in Spanish and frankly … grab his G-zone (groin) … I think it was totally inappropriate,” Zarin, 62, said in a since-deleted Instagram video. “You’ve got all these kids watching the Super Bowl, and it doesn’t need to be taken every five seconds because it’s so unsafe. Really.”
Zarin said the performance felt “like a political statement because there were literally no white people in the whole thing” and criticized the guest performer. Lady Gagathe appearance of
On Tuesday, February 10, the production company of the new show of E! The Golden Lifeconfirmed that Zarin would no longer film for the long-awaited fragment reunion show
Andy Cohen weighed in on former Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin’s firing from the upcoming E! spin-off “We went to see & Juliet on Broadway, which Kandi Burruss stars in,” Andy, 57, said on the Wednesday, Feb. 11 episode of his Radio Andy show on SiriusXM. “It was really (…)
“In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with its involvement in The Golden Life”, said the producers of the show Us Weekly in a statement. “We remain committed to delivering the series in accordance with our company’s standards and values.”
“They didn’t even give me a chance … I took it out right away. People make mistakes. I’m human,” Zarin said. in contact after the news of his dismissal.