BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' Studio for $82.5M to Sean Evans and Investors
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The popular YouTube talk show 'Hot Ones,' known for its celebrity interviews over spicy chicken wings, has been sold by Buzzfeed to a group of investors including host Sean Evans and founder Chris Schonberger for $82.5 million. This acquisition makes First We Feast, the company behind 'Hot Ones,' an independent multi-platform media company. Schonberger will serve as CEO, while Evans remains the host and becomes Chief Creative Officer. The show, which has featured numerous celebrities and gained significant popularity, is set to launch its 26th season in January 2023.
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