At 54, Ricky Martin left fans in awe after a surprise cameo during the halftime show of Super Bowl 2026 on February 8. His appearance quickly went viral, with many viewers saying the Latin pop icon looks “even more handsome than he did 30 years ago.”

The Puerto Rican star joined fellow countryman Bad Bunny (31) onstage for the song Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii. Dressed in an all-white outfit with his shirt partially unbuttoned, Ricky showed off his fit physique and confident stage presence—prompting some fans to joke that he looked younger than Bad Bunny.

Social media buzzed with admiration. Comments ranged from “Ricky Martin was my childhood crush—he’s still gorgeous,” to “Thirty years later and he hasn’t aged a day,” while others praised his charisma and called him a true legend who helped bring Puerto Rican music to the global stage. Some even wondered why Ricky has never been invited to headline a Super Bowl halftime show himself.

After the performance, Ricky shared that he was riding “an intense wave of emotions,” thanking Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and the organizers for the unforgettable moment. The NFL later posted a video of Bad Bunny warmly hugging Ricky backstage in appreciation.

Born in 1971, Ricky Martin is regarded as one of the most successful Latin artists of all time. He began his career with the boy band Menudo before achieving worldwide stardom in the late 1990s with hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca and The Cup of Life. A multiple Grammy Awards winner, Ricky continues to inspire audiences while balancing his career with active philanthropy and family life as a father of four via surrogacy.