Heidi Klum’s unforgettable reaction while tackling a fiery chicken wing has Hot Ones fans declaring it “one for the books.” The premise of Hot Ones is simple yet compelling: celebrities are interviewed while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. Created by Chris Schonberger and hosted by Sean Evans, this YouTube series has seen memorable appearances from stars like Conan O’Brien, Gordon Ramsay, and Jennifer Lawrence. Yet, it was 51-year-old Klum’s episode that really caught people’s attention.
On Thursday (20 June), a 22-minute episode showcasing the America’s Got Talent judge was released on the First We Feast YouTube channel. Klum started off composed, revealing she’d been advised to keep the hot sauce from touching her lips. But as the heat escalated, particularly after biting into a wing smothered in ‘Da Bomb’ sauce, her cool demeanor quickly unraveled.
After her first taste of the fiery sauce, Klum reached for a gulp of buttermilk and proceeded to unbutton her shirt, prompting laughter from Evans. “Woah, okay! Now I’m getting hot too Heidi,” he chuckled. Klum, struggling with the heat, continued to drink her milk and eventually removed her denim shirt entirely, exclaiming, “I have to take this off.” “Oh okay, there we go,” Evans responded, adding humorously, “I’ve got to undo a button I think!”
Post-shirt removal, Klum mentioned her microphone was now in her lap, questioning if it was a problem. “It’s alright we’ve got a boom (mic) Stu – best sound in the biz. Don’t worry, we’ve still got your sound,” assured Evans.
The episode, which already boasts over 690,000 views, shows Klum sticking her tongue out and wiping her nose, overwhelmed by the spice. She humorously cautioned her viewers, particularly children, not to emulate her actions.
The response from viewers was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Klum’s spirited display. Comments ranged from admiration of her humor and carefree attitude to amusement over Evans’ reactions. “Heidi is the perfect example of don’t judge a book by its cover. This woman radiates carefree humor,” one viewer noted. Another highlighted, “Sean getting flustered when she unbuttoned her shirt was hilarious,” while others focused on her resilience to the spice. “Everyone’s talking about her taking her shirt off, but I’m honestly impressed about how well she took the spice after saying her kids complain about black pepper,” a fan remarked.
Amidst the many comments, one fan declared, “Bruh, the denim garment button liberation moment is an instant classic Da Bomb reaction! One for the books.” Klum’s episode on Hot Ones has clearly left a lasting impression, proving that sometimes, it’s not just the sauce that brings the heat.
You can catch Heidi Klum’s fiery Hot Ones challenge on the First We Feast YouTube channel now.