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Reality Star's Cultural Misstep Sparks Backlash
12 Feb
Summary
- Armstrong mocked Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance in Spanish.
- She mistook Puerto Rico's flag for Cuba's, causing outrage.
- Armstrong issued a public apology for her insensitive comments.
Taylor Armstrong recently backpedaled on comments made about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, which drew widespread criticism. The 54-year-old reality star initially posted a controversial Instagram Story mocking the show's Spanish-language content and incorrectly identifying the Puerto Rican flag as Cuban. This sparked immediate outrage online, with many accusing her of cultural insensitivity.
Armstrong issued a public apology on Instagram, expressing regret for her "lack of awareness" and acknowledging her mistake in confusing the flags. She stated her intention was not to offend and emphasized her respect for the artist and diverse cultures within America. She vowed to learn from the experience and be more thoughtful in her future posts.
Her apology followed similar, more severe repercussions for fellow reality star Jill Zarin, who was fired from an upcoming series after criticizing Bad Bunny's performance. Zarin's comments about the show being "totally in Spanish" and lacking "white people" also ignited significant controversy and led to her business distancing itself from her.
