When comedian and SNL alum Jay Pharoah came into the Hot Ones studio recently, he brought along some celebrity friends—or at least transformed into them. The talented impressionist channeled DMX, Will Smith, Stephen A. Smith, Denzel Washington, Shannon Sharpe, Jay Z, Eddie Murphy, and even Smeagol from Lord of the Rings while tasting our signature hot sauce. Read More →
Rapper, comedian, impressionist, actor—Jay Pharoah is one of the most multi talented entertainers working today. Turns out he’s also a beast when it comes to hot sauce (by his own account, he used to drink it by the bottle). Watch the SNL alum take on some of the spiciest wings on the planet while discussing Drake’s after-parties, Kevin Hart’s abs, and the Michelle Obama’s rhymes.Read More →
As he drops his second book, Double Cup Love, and takes his global food show, Huang’s World, to TV with Viceland, Eddie Huang’s got plenty of swagger to spare—perhaps TOO much swagger. Watch him pull one of the boldest moves in Hot Ones history, then suffer the very real consequences.Read More →
The Toronto chef and host of Viceland’s Dead Set on Life brings some long-awaited culinary cred to the Hot Ones table. He weighs in on our namesake hot sauce, opens up about the pitfalls of kitchen life, explains the various ways he has lost teeth, and much more. It’s a roller coaster—strap in.Read More →
Comedian Bert Kreischer has lived many lives, all of which involve partying and being awesome. His legendary college antics inspired the movie Van Wilder, and his standup is anchored by some of the most outrageous anecdotes you’ve ever heard. Watch him achieve #PeakBert as he appears on Hot Ones, a show he’s been riding for since day one. Shout out to Bert, the O.G. celeb Hot Ones fan!Read More →
The comedian and actor forsakes his wife’s good advice and agrees to go wing for wing with Hot Ones host Sean Evans. Watch how he handles the heat of sauces like Pain 100% and Da Bomb Beyond Insanity while laying waste to the SkyMall catalogue, and taking a hard-hitting Arrested Development fan trivia quiz.Read More →
Wu-Tang Clan sensei RZA and Interpol frontman Paul Banks have been making music together since 2011, but they haven’t really tested the bonds of their relationship until now, when Banks dragged RZA into the Hot Ones studio without telling him what was in store.Read More →
What happens when Hot Ones takes over your press junket? Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele found out as they did the rounds to promote their new comedy, Keanu, hitting theaters April 29. Hot Ones host Sean Evans unleashed five fiery wings on each of the comedians to get one of their craziest interviews yet.Read More →
On the Eric Andre Show, comedian Eric Andre takes the format of late-night TV shows and flips it on its head, turning his set into a gonzo celebrity dystopia full of vermin and vomit. So, needless to say, we were curious to see what he’d make of our ridiculous interview format, where each question is accompanied by an increasingly spicy chicken wing. His take on the experience: “This is a nightmare, dude.”Read More →
The Jersey City emcee may be stirring up headlines these days with his string of Drake disses, but let’s be real: We’ve always wanted to get Joe into the hot seat. The hip-hop rabble-rouser proves that whether it’s a hot-sauce duel or a rap battle, he never backs down.Read More →
While in the studio for an upcoming episode of Hot Ones, Joe Budden revealed the full story behind the viral clips of Drake fans coming to his house and getting chased away by the rapper, who has released a series of diss tracks aimed at Drizzy in recent weeks. Stay tuned for the full episode soon—this was only wing three, so you know things got extra real.Read More →
The former boy-band member—who currently appears in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and Dead 7—face down Sean Evans in the infamous Hot Ones challenge. Watch the multi talented star take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while reminiscing about his *NSYNC days and calling out his high-school classmate, DJ Khaled.Read More →
Over more than two and a half decades in the game, the rap veteran and How High star has toured the world with Method Man, put out some of hip-hop’s most memorable albums, and repped his Jersey roots to the fullest. Now, watch him risk it all while taking on some of the most brutal hot sauces on the planet.Read More →
The stand up comic and Girl Code real-talk specialist steps into the Hot Ones arena to take on some of the craziest hot sauces in the world, as well as some burning questions from host Sean Evans. Watch her sweat, cry, and drop some hilarious gems about breakups, fast-food fries, and the horrors of air travel.Read More →
Comedian Jeff Ross is best known for turning up the heat at Comedy Central Roasts, busting out some of the most un-PC, no-holds-barred disses imaginable. Now, as he launches his own Roast Battle series, Hot Ones host Sean Evans and flips the script and turns up the heat on Ross, challenging him to take on ten progressively spicier chicken wings and take on some hot questions.Read More →
The New England Patriots tight-end has taken on the toughest defenses in the NFL, won a Super Bowl, and made four Pro Bowls—but none of that can prepare him for the pain of some of the most brutal hot sauces on the planet. Watch Gronk battle through the heat and spike the most intense wing of the bunch.Read More →
The veteran stand up and star of The Jim Gaffigan Show steps into Hot Ones inferno to test his American dad mettle against some of the spiciest sauces on the planet. Watch him suffer through the Scoville onslaught while settling the Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out debate, and explaining why he can never escape the infamy of the Hot Pocket.Read More →
Comedian and Ballers star Rob Corddry would like to add another honorific to his resume: “wing-enjoyer.” At least that’s what he thought going into First We Feast’s Hot Ones, in which host Sean Evans challenges his celebrity guests to answer questions while they tackle 10 progressively spicier wings. While he had no problem recounting stories from The Daily Show and Childrens Hospital while taking down Sriracha and Tapatio, Corddry finds his wits tested as the sauces climb the Scoville scale.Read More →
The craziest uncle on TV—catch him on Uncle Buck and Survivor’s Remorse—takes on some of the craziest hot sauces in the world in this no-holds-barred interview. Will he make it through the fiery gauntlet, or go down in the Hot Ones Hall of Shame alongside DJ Khaled and Tony Yayo? Read More →
With his hilarious special Incorrigible cooking on Netflix, “Justin Bieber’s favorite comedian” steps into the Hot Ones arena to take one some hot questions and even hotter wings. The acerbic pop-culture maven breaks down horrible celebrity style at Coachella, recounts his awkward run-in with Ludacris, and busts out his best DJ Khaled impersonation.Read More →
In the latest episode of Hot Ones, Riff Raff—a.k.a. Jody Highroller, a.k.a. Neon Icon, a.k.a. Versace Python—comes through in his finest Peach Panther garments to bring a touch of class to the Internet’s most infamous wing challenge. Watch as he and Sean Evans tackle 10 increasingly spicy sauces in the ultimate battle of wits and wills.Read More →
The “Man v. Food” veteran knows a thing or two about spicy-food challenges, but how will he fair against the wings of death?Read More →
One Direction member Liam Payne bravely wore a “cream-colored” sweatshirt to the Hot Ones challenge, tempting fate and the dry cleaner over a paddle of scorching poultry. But where does bravery end and bravado begin?Read More →
The veteran actor and podcast host faces down Sean Evans in the infamous Hot Ones challenge. Watch the Hollywood comedian take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while teeing off on some of his least favorite celebrities and breaking down his “starting five” of reality TV stars.Read More →