Ep 16. Rob Gronkowski Gets Blindsided by Spicy Wings

Rob Gronkowski, known for his successful career as an NFL player, is the latest celebrity to take on the hot wing challenge on Hot Ones. On episode 16 of season 2, Gronk comes face-to-face with the infamous spicy chicken wings that have left many celebrities red-faced, teary-eyed, and struggling to get through the interview without breaking down.

As the show begins, host Sean Evans welcomes Gronk to the stage and introduces him to the challenge that awaits him. The rules are simple: Evans and Gronk will eat 10 chicken wings, each coated in a different hot sauce that increases in spiciness as they progress. After each wing, Evans will ask Gronk a question, and he must answer truthfully. As the heat intensifies, so will the questions.

As the challenge starts, Gronk is full of confidence and jokes around with Evans, saying that he thinks he can handle the heat. However, as soon as he takes the first bite of the wing coated in the mild sauce, he immediately starts to feel the heat. The mild sauce is nothing compared to what he is about to face.

As the challenge continues, Gronk struggles to hide his discomfort and begins to sweat profusely. His eyes water, and he looks like he is in agony as he powers through the second and third wings, which are much hotter than the first. As the wings get spicier and spicier, Gronk's responses become more erratic, his answers more candid, and his sense of humor diminishes.

Despite the intense heat and discomfort, Gronk manages to soldier on through the challenge, answering Evans' questions with honesty and frankness. He talks about his football career, his experience as a player, and his retirement from the sport. The heat from the wings is no match for his strength and determination.

As the final wing approaches, the host and guest are both on the edge of their seats, waiting to see how Gronk will handle the spiciest wing of them all. Evans warns him about the searing hot sauce, but Gronk is determined to finish the challenge. With a deep breath and a prayer, he takes the final bite, and the heat hits him like a ton of bricks.

The end of the challenge comes with relief as Sean hands over elixir and complete milk but it is a satisfying end to an intense challenge. The questions dive into territory that Gronk likely never thought he'd be answering, and the heat that comes with each wing is enough to make anyone run for cover. But through it all, Gronk remains a good sport and demonstrates his extreme sportsmanship.

As the show winds down, Gronk admits that the challenge was much harder than he expected but he enjoyed the discussion with Sean Evans. The challenge, he says, was a great reminder that sometimes, even the toughest athletes experience moments of extreme discomfort. He also advises the next guest to bring a towel or even a firefighter suit because he can't imagine the next level of spicy.

The episode's title is fitting, as Gronk certainly seems to have been caught off guard by the heat of the wings. But in the end, he proves that he is as resilient as ever, pushing through the challenge with grit and determination, and providing an entertaining and engaging interview in the process. Fans of Hot Ones won't want to miss this episode.