Netflix In Talks To Air Live ‘Hot Ones’ Episodes

Netflix is in discussions with BuzzFeed to bring the popular YouTube show Hot Ones to the platform in a live format. Hosted by Sean Evans, the series features celebrities answering questions while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. If the deal goes through, Netflix will add live Hot Ones episodes to its expanding live content library, which includes sports events, comedy specials, and upcoming live wrestling programming and NFL games. Hot Ones is known for attracting A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Will Smith, making it a sought-after addition to Netflix’s live lineup. (Variety)