Miley Cyrus rumored to headline 2026 Super Bowl halftime show— X users joke, ‘If she doesn’t open as Hannah Montana, she can keep it’

The 2019 Glastonbury Festival - Source: Getty
The 2019 Glastonbury Festival - Source: Getty

Miley Cyrus may take center stage in 2026, according to the most recent rumor. The Super Bowl halftime performance has grown as spectacular as the game itself. Even though the NFL hasn't confirmed yet, there are already a lot of jokes, nostalgia, and enthusiasm on social media.

Hannah has a wealth of songs that might make for a memorable performance, from her early days as Hannah Montana to her development into a pop-rock powerhouse. However, many fans have one unanswered question: will she embrace her Disney heritage, or will we just see her from the "Plastic Hearts" era?


X explodes over Miley’s Super Bowl rumors

The speculation started when a post on X (formerly Twitter) claimed Miley was “in talks” to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Whether this rumor holds weight or not, it was enough to send the internet into a frenzy.

Users immediately flooded the comments with reactions that ranged from pure excitement to comedic demands for her setlist. Some pointed out that these rumors have been floating around for years, while others were already dreaming of the perfect nostalgia-filled setlist.

As always, X users delivered some top-tier reactions. One person insisted,

"She better open with ‘The Climb.’”

And honestly, can you imagine a more dramatic opening? The lights go down, the first chords ring out, and suddenly, we're all transported back to 2009, clutching our hearts.

Another user quickly reminded everyone, "She’s been in talks since 2020 😭" which is fair enough. At this point, Miley, headlining the Super Bowl, is turning into the halftime show equivalent of Rihanna’s long-awaited album.

Of course, the inevitable Hannah Montana references made their way into the mix, with one fan asking, "Will we get the best of both worlds?" The thought of Miley donning the blonde wig for just one song? Instant internet meltdown.

Not everyone was completely on board, though. Some had their own suggestions, with one user throwing out, "Jonas Brothers or Weird Al please.” (A halftime show led by Weird Al would truly be something.)

Others were just thrilled at the possibility, with a desperate, "PLEASE BE TRUE IM BEGGING."

Another pointed out the obvious appeal, "Great choice! People of all ages have heard at least one Miley song.” And they have a point - whether you know her from Disney, her Bangerz era, or her rock covers, her catalog has a range.

So, do the rumors have any merit? We'll have to wait and see. The NFL usually waits until the big event to announce halftime show selections.

However, whether she goes all rockstar, leans into nostalgia, or somehow combines the two, she can do a performance that will go down in history if she does get the gig. Fans will watch (and tweet) every moment of it, in any case.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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