Why Kelly Clarkson Put John Legend on Blast Over a Hot Wing: “I’m Risking Our…”

The Voice Season 29 Coach vowed to be “super truthful” during a round of “Truth or Dab” with Hot Ones host Sean Evans.

As a beloved Coach of The Voice and Emmy-winning talk show host, Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to landing in the hot seat. But after Hot Ones host Sean Evans stopped by her show, her dear friend and fellow Season 29 Coach John Legend got hit by a stray for a hilarious reason.

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Evans and Rita Wilson joined Clarkson for an April 2020 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, where Evans introduced the stars to an extra-special daytime edition of “Truth or Dab.” As the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade correspondent so eloquently explained, his game requires players to answer either a tough or embarrassing question, lest they suffer the wrath of the last dab on a “very hot hot wing.” Clarkson admitted to Wilson that her game plan was to stick to the truth — she wasn’t interested in partaking in Evans’ sinister culinary display.

“I can smell the heat,” Clarkson said with concern as Wilson teased there was a “mirage coming off” the wings. Clarkson and Wilson prepared themselves for the nuclear interview, which led to a hysterical confession from Clarkson about her fellow Voice Coach.

Kelly Clarkson hilariously put John Legend’s “All of Me” on blast to avoid eating a spicy hot wing

John Legend appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing November 25, 2024 in Burbank, California; Kelly Clarkson hosts Season 6 of The Kelly Clarkson Show.

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“I’m so nervous, Sean, go!” Clarkson was encouraged as Evans revealed he had a set of deeply personal and awkward questions for The Voice Coach. She could answer questions honestly, or eat a spicy hot wing, but Clarkson eagerly promised she planned to be “super truthful.”

Upon noting Clarkson’s confidence, he began by asking this hysterical question: “Name one song, from a fellow Voice judge, that you hope you never have to hear again.”

While the audience groaned with suspense, it didn’t take long for Clarkson to come up with her answer: John Legend’s 2013 Grammy-nominated song “All of Me.” As a 14-time platinum hit and a bespoke wedding playlist staple, Clarkson admitted that Legend’s single had become a tad overplayed over the years.

“Now this is not because it’s not a great song, it’s because we ruined it by playing it too much,” Clarkson carefully explained, turning to the camera for her big reveal. “I love you, John Legend, I love ‘All of Me.’ But I need a minute. I need a minute. I don’t want to hear it for a minute, just a minute. And then I’ll be fine, I’ll be fine.”

The audience erupted in laughter and cheers with Clarkson’s humorous confession, but Clarkson was keen to add a special message to her Voice colleague. “I don’t want that hot wing!” Clarkson said to the camera, i.e., Legend. “I’m risking our friendship, ’cause I don’t want that!”

Despite Clarkson’s efforts to evade the wrath of the last dab, after Evans asked her to name her least favorite guest she has interviewed on her show, she was cornered into reaching for the hot wing. As Clarkson took a bite, she instantly commiserated over the atomic-level spice, berating Evans for his scathing punishment.

“My mouth is on fire, you said this was mild!” Clarkson exclaimed, soon reaching for the milk alongside Wilson.

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The Voice Season 28 is in full force, and you don’t want to miss a second of the action. Episodes air Monday nights at 9/8c on NBC and stream next day on Peacock.

The Season 28 Coach lineup is stacked, with Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, and Niall Horan returning to their red chairs. From the Blind Auditions to the Battles, Knockouts, Playoffs, and Live Shows, the fun — and music! — is truly nonstop. Plus, new rule changes this season are raising the stakes more than ever before.

Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine reunite in The Voice: Battle of Champions

Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend appear on The Voice Season 16 Episode 12.

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Clarkson is set to duke it out against the “All of Me” singer and Adam Levine in Season 29 of The Voice, an all-new Battle of Champions among three of The Voice‘s most iconic Coaches. The Voice: Battle of Champions premieres on Monday, February 23, at 9/8c on NBC.

Fans of The Voice will be treated to three two-hour telecasts during Season 29’s kick-off week:

Monday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 25 at 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET

Beginning on March 2 (and following a March 5 telecast), new episodes of The Voice will air in its normal 9 p.m. ET time slot on Mondays on NBC.