Sophia Michaels
Every time “Hot Ones,” the wildly popular online show with hot questions and even hotter wings, comes out with an episode, fans of the series flock to YouTube to watch. Host Sean Evans — who is one of the most cool, calm, and collected guys on the planet — grills his celebrity guests while burning their mouths with the hottest of hot sauces. In any episode, you’re guaranteed to see the interviewee open up about their life, break under the spicy pressure, and/or compliment Evans’s inquisitive (and very well-researched) questions. He’s featured some notable guests, including Chrissy Teigen, Idris Elba, Gordon Ramsay, and most recently *NSYNC.
The show has gotten lots of attention over the years for its unconventional twist on typical sit-down interviews that viewers are used to. It’s intimate in the sense that anyone watching can feel like they’re sitting at the table with them, which is a vibe most high-production sets don’t give off. Plus, it’s super funny to watch your favorite celebrity be unfiltered and try to act cool while they taste the hottest sauces measured on the Scoville Scale (Da Bomb, we’re looking at you).
There are 22 seasons of the show on YouTube that are all worth a watch, but here’s a roundup of the most memorable episodes (so far).
