Tom Holland, 30, faced a formidable opponent on the latest installment of the popular YouTube show Hot Ones: incredibly spicy chicken wings. During the episode, Holland, joined by his co-star Jon Bernthal, 49, from The Odyssey and the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, tackled the show’s signature challenge of answering questions while consuming progressively hotter wings.
Holland successfully navigated all 10 rounds of the fiery wing challenge, but the real trial came after finishing the last wing. In a first for the show’s 11-year run, Holland became the initial guest to experience nausea and vomit during an episode, although the moment was not captured on camera.
As the duo wrapped up filming for the show’s conclusion, Holland suddenly started coughing and briefly vomited under the table, eliciting a supportive and enthusiastic reaction from Bernthal. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Holland maintained a positive attitude, even joking about the incident and expressing curiosity about seeing the playback.
The pivotal moment leading to Holland’s discomfort occurred just before the notorious “last dab,” where guests apply the spiciest sauce to their final wing. Opting to consume the entire wing, Holland and Bernthal soon found themselves overwhelmed by the intense heat, with both actors struggling and humorously expressing their distress.
The bond between the two co-stars extends back nearly a decade, from sharing the screen in the 2017 film Pilgrimage to their recent collaboration on Hot Ones. Through emotional moments and tearful eyes, Holland paid a heartfelt tribute to Bernthal, highlighting the actor’s mentorship and support throughout their careers.
The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, achieved remarkable success, grossing over $260 million globally in its opening weekend, marking Nolan’s most successful worldwide opening to date. Fans can anticipate the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, featuring Holland in the iconic superhero role.
