NFL fans doing a double-take during the season opener weren’t seeing things—that was indeed Love Island USA star Huda Mustafa on their screens. The reality TV icon made a surprise appearance in a commercial for the league’s opening night, hilariously weighing in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ controversial “Tush Push” play, and the internet had plenty to say about it.
The crossover nobody saw coming has everyone talking.
Huda Mustafa From the Villa to the Gridiron
In the ad, Huda is seen walking through a gym, directly addressing the camera about the famous football maneuver where a player pushes the quarterback from behind for extra power.
“Everyone was talking about the Tush Push last season,” Huda Mustafa says in the spot before delivering her signature line from the villa: “I’m not a football expert. I’m just a mommy.” She then concludes with the punchline, “But I do know a good tush when I see one.”
The meta-moment was a direct callback to her time on Love Island USA, making it an instant hit with fans of the show.
NFL Hosts Are Just as Baffled as Viewers
The confusion wasn’t limited to viewers at home. When the broadcast returned to the NBC sports analysts on the field, host Maria Taylor immediately asked former players Jason McCourty, Tony Dungy, and Rodney Harrison if they knew who Huda was.
Jason McCourty admitted his wife made him watch the show, so he was in the know. Legendary coach Tony Dungy, however, summed up the feelings of many traditional football fans, replying, “I’m glad you know because I don’t know.”
Social Media Erupts With Mixed Reactions
The unexpected crossover created a massive buzz on social media, with reactions ranging from pure confusion to overwhelming praise.
- The Baffled: “Huda on my television screen explaining football, what happened to the game I love,” and “why TF IS HUDA ON MY TV???”
- The Supportive: Many praised her natural delivery. “I don’t like her but this was a smart move for the NFL and she did good as she didn’t need to act just be herself,” one user tweeted.
- The Melted: Her signature “mommy” line still works. One fan wrote, “Nah…. When she said mommy I MELTED.”
Whether viewers were confused or delighted, one thing was clear: Huda’s post-Love Island career is off to a spectacular start.
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