During Bad Bunny's halftime show at Super Bowl LX, extras dressed as bushes featured in a Puerto Rico recreation at Levi’s Stadium. These participants met strict physical requirements and upheld confidentiality, earning $18.70 per hour for 70 hours of work. Their role sparked memes on social media following the Seattle Seahawks' win over the New England Patriots.
The halftime show at Super Bowl LX, headlined by Bad Bunny, featured extras dressed as bushes serving as scenery in a Puerto Rico recreation at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The event occurred on February 8, 2026, alongside the Seattle Seahawks' victory over the New England Patriots, securing their second Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The bushes not only amused social media users with their entrance and exit but also proved to be a paid gig. According to a Business Insider interview, the extras were hired by Backlit. Selection required heights between 1.70 and 1.80 meters, athletic builds—since the costume weighed about 18 kilograms—and signing a nondisclosure agreement two weeks prior to the show.
The job involved staying still beside other bushes. Rehearsals lasted six to seven hours at first, extending to nearly 12 hours for the final three. Bad Bunny was absent from most practices; a stand-in nicknamed 'the good bunny' was used instead.
Payment came at $18.70 per hour, totaling 70 hours from costume fittings to the performance, equating to $1,309 or roughly 22,502 Mexican pesos at the February 9, 2026 exchange rate. Additional perks included close-up views of the show, attendance at the game, and viral fame as social media memes, as noted by CNBC's Darren Rovell.
