The BBC aired the World Cup's first-ever halftime show, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, but viewers quickly took to social media to express their fury over what they called a 'number 1 rule broken' in the performance.
Star-Studded Halftime Show
The 11-minute performance kicked off with Madonna singing backstage before being driven onto the transformed pitch alongside football legends Ronaldinho and retired Brazilian striker Ronaldo. The show then shifted to Korean boy band BTS, who performed their 2020 hit 'Dynamite.' A surprise appearance from Ted Lasso's Jason Sudeikis and Coach Beard star Brendan Hunt, appearing in character, subbed on Justin Bieber.
Viewers Fume Over Bieber's Slow Song
However, the excitement dropped significantly when Bieber opted for his slow-tempo single 'Hallelujah.' One viewer fumed: 'Justin, bro, you’re killing the mood in the stadium!!' Another echoed: 'JB, out of your whole catalogue, you come through with Hallelujah to follow up Madonna and BTS. nooooo.' A third added: 'Rule #1 of halftime shows… no slow songs!'
The BBC's decision to air the halftime show, a controversial change from FIFA, left many disgruntled. This is a breaking story, and the Showbiz Express.co.uk team will update with the latest information as soon as it is received.
