Ep 1. Johnny Knoxville Gets Smoked By Spicy Wings

Johnny Knoxville, famous for his wild stunts in the Jackass franchise, is the brave guest for the Season 6 premiere of Hot Ones. Host Sean Evans grills Knoxville with questions while they both try variously spiced chicken wings, starting with mild heat and gradually ramping up to some of the spiciest sauces in the world.

Knoxville admits early on that he's not a fan of spicy foods, but he's willing to take on the challenge for the show's fans. As the wings get hotter, Knoxville starts to feel the burn and struggles to keep his composure. At one point, he even has to ask for a break to clear his throat and regain his senses.

Despite the heat, Knoxville opens up about his career and personal life. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of his films and TV shows, including the perils of filming Jackass and the inspiration for Bad Grandpa. He also talks about his family and how his wild antics have influenced his parenting style.

As the wing sauces get hotter, Knoxville becomes visibly affected. His face turns red and he begins to sweat profusely as the heat builds. Evans tries to keep the conversation going, but Knoxville finds it more and more difficult to focus as the sting of the sauces intensifies.

Fans of the show know that the climax of each episode is the Last Dab – a sauce made with the infamous Carolina Reaper pepper that ranks as one of the hottest in the world. Knoxville bravely takes a healthy dab of the sauce, but it proves to be too much for him. He struggles to compose himself, panting and grabbing his throat as he tries to talk through the heat.

As the interview draws to a close, Knoxville reflects on the experience. He admits that he underestimated the power of the spicy sauces and that the challenge was more difficult than he expected. Despite the agony, he says he enjoyed the interview and the opportunity to connect with Hot Ones' dedicated fans.

Johnny Knoxville's appearance on Hot Ones is an entertaining and eye-opening look at one of the most daring performers in Hollywood. Fans of Jackass and Knoxville's other work won't want to miss this hilarious and spicy episode.