Candace Owens has shared a theory about Turning Point USA's alternative halftime show that featured Kid Rock as its star performer.
It has been almost a week since the US celebrated its annual Super Bowl event, which featured six-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny as the headliner.
The Puerto Rican rapper completed his whole set in Spanish, bringing on surprise guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin and several celebs making unexpected cameos.
While many across the States enjoyed its symbolism of the Latin community, others turned into a different set - known as the 'All-American Halftime Show', created by conservative organisation Turning Point USA.
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Following some technical issues, the show went ahead at the same time as the Super Bowl halftime event, but new claims about its alleged 'success' have been made by Charlie Kirk’s longtime friend and political influencer, Owens.
The non-profit, founded by the late Kirk, is now headed by his widow, Erika, who planned an entire concert for those who wanted something ‘All American’.
After thanking 'the millions that tuned in', Erika called the event 'so incredible' and said 'Charlie would’ve absolutely loved it'.
However, Owens alleges that not only was it 'pre-recorded', but the audience was 'paid' to be there.
In her latest video on her self-titled channel, Owens claimed that she was given tips by sources who told her that each person in the audience was paid $250 (£183) per head.
She initially posted on X with a statement directed at Turning Point USA, writing: "Reality: you lost the Super Bowl narrative. Bad Bunny had an objectively successful performance, whether you like it or not."
Owens later went on to analyse both performances on her podcast, where she claims the Turning Point USA show was recorded two weeks in advance.
"There were actually only 180 people in the audience and they used camera tricks to make it look like it was really filled," she alleged. "They had to do about three to five takes each on every song, except for Gabby [Barrett]."
After claiming to have spoken to attendees, she alleged: "They had no idea of what they were signing up for. The majority of the people didn't even agree once they were told we're doing a split halftime show."
Owens added: "A lot of people actually liked Bad Bunny."
Regarding the Super Bowl show, she praised its set design and choreography, revealing: "I actually thought the set design was pretty cool. It was one of the cooler ones I've seen in a long time. I loved that it looked like a little pueblo.
"The performers and the dancers did a very great job. I actually quite enjoyed the little electrical line thing that they were doing."
Owens then called Bad Bunny's show 'very authentic to him and how he grew up' connected with her, adding: "If you guys don't know that, that looks familiar to me and the way I grew up."
It comes after Kid Rock had to defend his performance after being accused of 'lip synching'.
LADbible has reached out to Turning Point USA for comment.
Topics: Charlie Kirk, US News, Super Bowl
Britt Jones