The Puerto Rican superstar braves the spicy gauntlet but bows out before the finish, proving even global icons have their limits.
Bad Bunny, the Grammy-winning artist and WWE celebrity wrestler, is no stranger to challenges, but when it comes to extreme spice, even the Puerto Rican powerhouse has his breaking point. During Thursday’s episode of Hot Ones, the hit YouTube show where celebrities answer questions while eating progressively spicier wings, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—better known as Bad Bunny—called it quits before the final hurdle, leaving his mark on the show’s “Wall-Most Made It.”
The rapper, riding high on the success of his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, began the interview with confidence but quickly found himself overwhelmed by the fiery heat of the sauces.
“So, how’s it work?” he asked host Sean Evans only a few wings in, visibly concerned as the spice levels escalated. “Cause now I’m feeling it. I don’t like it, cause I’m worried about my colon.”
A Spicy Struggle
Bad Bunny’s fears weren’t exaggerated. Throughout the 20-minute episode, he repeatedly expressed concern about the aftermath of the challenge. “I should’ve spoken with my doctor before doing this s—,” he quipped, blending humor and genuine apprehension.
The heat took its toll as the musician alternated between English and Spanish, offering insights into his latest album’s instrumentation and discussing Puerto Rican slang. Despite the engaging conversation, his discomfort was impossible to ignore. At one point, he admitted, “It’s going to f— up my intestines. That’s what scares me. I’m not scared now because I put this in my mouth and that passes. My ass is what’s going to be messed up when it’s time to sit down.”
Gallant Efforts and Inevitable Defeat
Bad Bunny powered through most of the spicy gauntlet with the aid of milk and, eventually, ice cream. Despite his valiant efforts, the physical toll was clear: panting, head-in-hands moments, and a dramatic declaration that he’d “be in the bathroom the whole trip from here to Puerto Rico.”
He tapped out just shy of the finish line, solidifying his spot among the many stars who couldn’t quite conquer the show’s infamous spice levels.
A Memorable Exit
Though he didn’t make it to the final wing, Bad Bunny’s candid reactions and humorous commentary made the episode unforgettable. From his cautious optimism at the start to his heartfelt regrets about taking on the challenge, fans were treated to an unfiltered glimpse of the global icon.
For anyone doubting the intensity of the Hot Ones experience, Bad Bunny’s episode serves as a fiery reminder that even the hottest stars can’t always handle the heat.
Watch Bad Bunny’s full Hot Ones episode and see how far he made it before calling it quits.