One Florida sports personality learned the hard way that social media audiences can turn on you faster than a fourth-quarter comeback, especially during the Super Bowl. What was meant to be a simple halftime post quickly turned into a viral controversy that cost a former NFL cheerleader thousands of followers in a matter of minutes.
The drama began when former Florida NFL cheerleader, Amanda Vance, known online as both a sports betting influencer and a passionate Steelers fan, attended the 2026 Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium. While millions of viewers tuned in to watch Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated halftime performance, Vance chose to focus on something else entirely, an alternative halftime broadcast hosted by the conservative organization Turning Point USA, per Total Pro Sports.
Instead of watching the main stage performance, Vance posted a video of herself dancing in the stands while wearing wired headphones and streaming the alternate program on her phone. The alternative show featured Kid Rock and was organized in response to the NFL’s decision to have Bad Bunny headline the official halftime performance. The move immediately sparked reactions online, and not all of them were supportive.
Former Florida NFL Cheerleader Loses Thousands Of Followers After Super Bowl Halftime Behavior
The influencer later claimed the fallout was swift and noticeable. She said she “lost 1k [one thousand] followers in 2 minutes on Instagram” after sharing the video from the stadium. In the world of social media influence, that kind of drop can feel like a public referendum.
One critic didn’t hold back when explaining why they hit the unfollow button. X user @itskathryndunn wrote, “Hi, I’m one of the people who unfollowed you tonight, and personally, it was because I thought it was performative as f–k.” That sentiment seemed to reflect a broader reaction from viewers who felt the moment was more about making a statement than enjoying the game-day experience.
The timing of the controversy also mattered. Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was one of the most widely watched in Super Bowl history, reportedly drawing between 134 million and 135 million viewers, according to CBS. The massive audience meant that halftime was already a cultural moment, and choosing to publicly opt out of it became part of the story.
Super Bowl halftime shows have evolved into more than just entertainment; they’re cultural flashpoints. From Beyoncé’s iconic performance to Rihanna’s headline-making return to the stage, halftime often becomes one of the most talked-about parts of the entire event. That cultural weight can make any visible protest or alternative viewing choice feel bigger than intended.
Here’s What The Internet Is Saying
For influencers especially, moments like this highlight the delicate balance between personal expression and audience expectations. Social media followers often feel connected to public personalities, but that connection can quickly shift when content becomes controversial or political.
“How much did you spend to stand there and watch you phone??” one person wrote via X. “Is this supposed to be a flex?” said another. “You could have just stayed home instead of taking the seats of someone that would have genuinely be interested in Bad Bunny,” a third comment read. “This is like going to a steakhouse and eating a Lunchable you brought in your purse…” a fourth person wrote. “So annoying,” a final commenter declared.
Whether Vance expected the reaction or not, the situation shows how quickly online support can change in the middle of a high-profile event like the Super Bowl. In today’s digital landscape, even a short video clip can spark a major conversation and sometimes a mass unfollowing. In addition, her ties to the Florida NFL community also made the situation feel even more bizarre.
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