Sean Evans (born April 26, 1986) is an American YouTuber, producer, and interviewer best known for co-creating and hosting the web series Hot Ones. In this show, he interviews celebrities while they eat increasingly spicy chicken wings. Evans was born in Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in broadcast journalism.
Before Hot Ones, Evans worked as a copywriter for the Chicago tourism board and freelanced for Complex Magazine, where he interviewed celebrities. He then joined Complex Media and partnered with Chris Schonberger to develop Hot Ones, which premiered in 2015. The show has become a pop culture phenomenon, known for Evans' calm demeanor and insightful questions amidst the escalating heat. His catchphrase, "The Last Dab," is widely recognized.
Evans' success with Hot Ones has led to other opportunities, including hosting Hot Ones: The Game Show on TruTV. In July 2025, he was included in Time magazine's "TIME100 Creators" list. He has also appeared on numerous talk shows and in commercials, such as a Super Bowl commercial for Uber Eats with Matthew McConaughey.