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Dwayne Johnson, the beloved Hollywood icon also known as “The Rock,” has politely declined multiple invitations to join the hit YouTube series Hot Ones.
The show, which features celebrities answering questions while tackling progressively spicier chicken wings, has been a platform for many stars, but Johnson remains an elusive guest.
In a recent chat with Bloomberg, Sean Evans, the show’s host, revealed that he has been trying to land Johnson for years.
Despite nearly sealing the deal at one point, there was a twist that ultimately thwarted their plans.
Evans shared that Johnson had a rather unique stipulation regarding his potential appearance on the show.
According to Evans, the closest they came to getting Johnson on board involved a quirky request: instead of the traditional spicy wings, he suggested substituting them with grilled salmon strips.
It’s hard not to chuckle at the thought that this unusual proposal might have genuinely originated from Johnson himself.
Evans reflected, “I knew that had to come from him,” highlighting how the actor’s preferences diverge from the show’s usual fare.
Despite this amusing hiccup, Evans noted that the opportunity fell apart after that conversation, leaving fans wondering if they will ever see The Rock sweating it out on camera.
With a lineup that has included major names like Lorde, Paul Rudd, and Ariana Grande, there’s no doubt that Johnson’s absence is felt.
Evans has often shared his dream of having Howard Stern on the show too.
While discussing potential guests in 2020, he mentioned the legendary radio host, revealing how influential Stern was during his own journey in broadcast journalism.
However, Evans humorously speculated on whether Stern would be willing to face off against fiery hot wings for the sake of entertainment.
As for Evans himself, the frequent wing-taster admitted that he doesn’t indulge in them outside of work.
His palate has shifted to healthier options when he’s off the clock, favoring juices, salads, and cereals instead of the spicy delicacies that have become his signature.
This shift in diet underscores the toll that hosting a show centered around the heat of hot sauces can take on someone’s eating habits.
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