Hot Ones is a web series created by Christopher Schonberger and Sean Evans. The show's premise revolves around interviewing celebrities while they eat increasingly spicy chicken wings. As the interview progresses, the wings get hotter, often leading to humorous and candid reactions from the guests. The show is known for its in-depth interview questions, its focus on the celebrity's career, and the escalating heat levels of the wings. The show is hosted by Sean Evans and is produced by First We Feast, Complex Media, and later Complex Networks. The first episode premiered on February 23, 2015, on YouTube.
Sean Evans as Host
Hot Ones enjoys generally positive reviews. On IMDb, the show has a rating of 8.4/10 based on over 3,000 ratings. While Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic do not provide aggregated scores specifically for Hot Ones, individual episodes and the show's concept are frequently praised in online reviews and media coverage. The show has been nominated for and won several Streamy Awards including Best Interview. The series is praised for its unique format, the quality of its celebrity interviews, and Sean Evans' interviewing skills.
Hot Ones is currently ongoing. As of October 26, 2023, there are 21 seasons consisting of approximately 250+ episodes. New episodes are released regularly on the First We Feast YouTube channel. The series has also spawned spin-off content such as Hot Ones: The Game Show and various live events.
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