Twitch star Kai Cenat set to face Hot Ones' fiery wings

Twitch phenom Kai Cenat will face the fiery “Wings of Death” challenge on Hot Ones, dropping this Thursday.

Streaming sensation Kai Cenat will make his highly anticipated debut on Hot Ones, the spicy-wing interview show from First We Feast, airing this Thursday.

The announcement was confirmed by the series’ official Instagram and X posts, which teased Cenat’s fiery showdown with “The Wings of Death” sauce lineup.

This week on #HotOnes, we got @KaiCenat vs. The Wings of Death. 💀 Tune in Thursday @ 11AM ET ❗ pic.twitter.com/rgAhdeHtuW

— First We Feast (@firstwefeast) July 7, 2025

Born in Brooklyn on December 16, 2001, Kai Carlo Cenat III rose to fame through comedic Twitch streams since 2021. As of June 2025, he’s the second most-followed Twitch streamer, boasting over 18 million followers, and holds the record as the most-subscribed streamer. Known for coining viral slang like “Rizz” and “Gyatt”, he also made history during his late-2024 “Mafiathon 2” subathon, becoming the first streamer to surpass 500,000 Twitch subscribers.

Cenat’s Hot Ones appearance follows a momentous 2024 for his career: a Nike partnership, influencer awards, and raising funds through charity events — all contributing to his status as “the hottest person” in online culture, per Complex.

Reddit users in r/hotones have already begun buzzing about Cenat’s upcoming episode, anticipating his unique comedic energy and candid storytelling while tackling progressively hotter sauces .

The episode will be released on Hot Ones’ YouTube channel and First We Feast platforms on Friday, July 11. Fans can expect a spicy, laughter-filled ride as Kai navigates the signature heat challenge while reflecting on his meteoric rise—from Brooklyn beginnings to global Twitch fame. Don’t miss the sizzling debut!