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For nearly a decade, ‘Hot Ones’ has been the talk show where celebrities sweat, cry and laugh their way through fiery questions while taking on a lineup of hot wings. From Paul Rudd\u2019s viral \u201clook at us\u201d moment to Billie Eilish\u2019s calm composure under pressure, the YouTube hit has become a pop culture staple with millions of loyal viewers.<\/p>\n
Now, one organization wants to turn up the heat in a different way\u2014and if its proposal goes through, the format of the show may never look the same.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf73 <\/strong>SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udf73<\/strong><\/p>\n People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sent an open letter to host Sean Evans<\/a> with a sizzling request: make vegan wings the default option on the show.<\/p>\n While vegan wings are already available to celebrity guests<\/a>, meat-based wings remain the standard. PETA argues that swapping to a fully plant-based format would ensure \u201cthe only ones who suffer for the hit show are the guests.\u201d To sweeten the deal, the group even promised to name two rescued chickens \u201cSean\u201d and \u201cEvan\u201d if Evans agrees.<\/p>\n The organization points out that stars like Ariana Grande<\/a>, Lewis Hamilton, Natalie Portman and Billie Eilish all chose vegan wings during their episodes\u2014and the interviews didn\u2019t lose a bit of flavor, drama or entertainment value. Instead, viewers saw that spicy sauces are the real star of the show, regardless of what they\u2019re slathered on.<\/p>\n Since RZA\u2019s 2016 appearance as the first vegan guest, ‘Hot Ones’ has offered cauliflower wings, plant-based chicken from brands like Daring Foods, and even tempeh-based bites. Many celebrity guests, vegan or not, have opted for the meat-free version without any drop in intensity.<\/p>\n PETA\u2019s letter highlights what chickens endure in factory farming, from cramped sheds to painful injuries and scalding tanks at slaughter. The group argues that by making vegan wings the default, ‘Hot Ones’ would align its fiery brand with kindness\u2014while still delivering the sweat-inducing, meme-worthy moments fans tune in for. \u201cThe only ones who should be suffering for the sake of the show are the guests braving your sauces, not the birds,\u201d PETA wrote.<\/p>\n Of course, not everyone may welcome the shift<\/a>. Some fans associate the show\u2019s identity with its original chicken wing format, and switching to plant-based wings by default could stir debate. Still, with plant-based eating on the rise and vegan food options now mainstream in restaurants and grocery stores, the idea doesn\u2019t seem far-fetched.<\/p>\n Whether Evans embraces the proposal or not, the request has already sparked conversation. After all, ‘Hot Ones’ has built its reputation on asking unexpected questions\u2014so maybe it\u2019s fitting that now, the show itself is faced with one.<\/p>\n Related: PETA Responds to Ozzy Osbourne’s Passing 40 Years After Notorious Bat-Biting Incident<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 11, 2025, where it first appeared in the Food & Drink<\/a> section. 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Why Vegan Wings Make Sense for the Show<\/h2>\n