Chris Hemsworth was forced to halt a Hot Ones segment due to the intense spiciness of the wings making him physically ill. The actor revealed during an appearance on the SmartLess podcast that the increasing heat of the wings became too much for him, leading to a stoppage in filming as he struggled to recover.
Details of the Hot Wings Incident and Aftermath
During the interview, Hemsworth described how his confidence escalated as he progressed through the challenge but quickly changed once the heat intensified.
“A lot of fun, but not on this,”
he said.
“I was getting really cocky and kind of just more, more, more, more – and this one’s not so bad – and by the ninth or 10th one, it’s just a different game. They just stopped recording because I was about to throw up, and they got me ice cream and milk,”
Hemsworth explained.
He went on to describe the physical toll the challenge took on him later that day:
“We were all supposed to go out for dinner that night, and I hadn’t eaten all day. By the time I did the show, the first thing I put in my stomach was this bowl of hot sauce. Then I just went back to the hotel room and I sat there for the next 12 hours hugging the toilet bowl. I was just on the floor.”
Chris Hemsworth’s Career Highlights and Upcoming Projects
Hemsworth began 2026 with press appearances for the heist film Crime 101, in which he stars alongside Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan. TheWrap’s reviewer William Bibbiani noted that while the movie falls short of greatness, it still delivers a captivating experience.
“That ‘Crime 101’ comes close to greatness and never quite gets there is not a crime,”
Bibbiani wrote.
“Even if it was, it’d be a misdemeanor. The flaws in ‘Crime 101’ are only somewhat distracting, and they never ruin the experience, they just get in the way a little. The plot can be humdrum, and it often lacks drive, yet the skilled cast and sleek visual style keep our eyes locked on the screen anyway. So what if Bart Layton’s film doesn’t steal our hearts? It’s still getting away with something.”
What’s Next for Hemsworth After the Hot Wings Challenge
After Crime 101’s release, Hemsworth is set to return to his iconic role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday scheduled for December. Despite the setbacks during the Hot Wings challenge, Hemsworth’s demanding schedule and commitment to his projects continue unabated, keeping fans eager for his upcoming performances.
