Morning show presenter flees set after spicy predicament: 'It kind of stings'
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In the world of morning television, hosts often engage in light-hearted challenges and stunts to entertain their viewers.
Sometimes, these segments could take an unexpected turn, leaving both the audience and the hosts in a state of shock.
This was precisely the case for Sunrise host Matt Shirvington, who found himself over his head after accepting a fiery challenge on set.
The incident unfolded live when Dominic Lapham, the newly crowned Australian National Chilli Champion, appeared on the show to talk about his recent victory in Sawtell.
Lapham will travel to the United States for the World Chilli Eating Competition in October.
With his reputation for trying anything, Shirvo took the opportunity to test his spice tolerance against the chilli-eating pro.
The challenge began innocently enough as Shirvo drank a shot glass of hot sauce, which he initially described as 'tangy, spicy, and pretty hot'.
However, the heat quickly escalated as it 'sat right on his throat', a sensation that many chilli enthusiasts know all too well.
Undeterred, Shirvington then bravely—or perhaps recklessly—took a 'gummy', a potent chilli concoction that had the former Olympic sprinter in a coughing fit.
'It kind of stings,' Shirvo said with a strained voice as he grappled with the intense heat.
Shirvo's predicament on screen reminded Lapham about the chilli-eating contests, where competitors were often pushed to their limits.
During the championships, some competitors experienced sweating, crying, and even vomiting.
Lapham, demonstrating his fortitude worthy of a championship title, ate a chilli resembling a Tim Tam without breaking a sweat.
Based on the Scoville scale—a chart measuring the spiciness of chillies—the particular chilli he ate ranked at '11 million'.
'It is packed with absolute fire. It has some extracts of extreme chilli. It is 110 times stronger than the Carolina Reaper,' Lapham explained.
Now visibly affected by the heat, Shirvo disappeared from the set after the segment, leaving viewers and his colleagues wondering about his well-being.
Shirvington returned later on and joked about his chilli ordeal and his upcoming break to 'spend time with his family'.
Co-host Mark Beretta teased Shirvington about the prospect of a long drive after consuming potent chillies.
Shirvington quipped, 'That's what service stations are for,' hinting at the potential need for frequent stops along the way.
Shirvo's fiery predicament served as a cautionary tale for those tempted to test their limits.
It reminded us that even the most daring among us could be humbled by chillies.
While it might be tempting to join such challenges, it's always wise to know your limits, especially when it comes to spicy food.
Can you take on the spicy chilli challenge? If you have any spicy food stories to share, we'd love to hear about them in the comments below!
Sometimes, these segments could take an unexpected turn, leaving both the audience and the hosts in a state of shock.
This was precisely the case for Sunrise host Matt Shirvington, who found himself over his head after accepting a fiery challenge on set.
The incident unfolded live when Dominic Lapham, the newly crowned Australian National Chilli Champion, appeared on the show to talk about his recent victory in Sawtell.
Lapham will travel to the United States for the World Chilli Eating Competition in October.
With his reputation for trying anything, Shirvo took the opportunity to test his spice tolerance against the chilli-eating pro.
Matt Shirvington is popular for taking on challenges and new things onscreen. Image Credit: Instagram/Matt Shirvington
The challenge began innocently enough as Shirvo drank a shot glass of hot sauce, which he initially described as 'tangy, spicy, and pretty hot'.
However, the heat quickly escalated as it 'sat right on his throat', a sensation that many chilli enthusiasts know all too well.
Undeterred, Shirvington then bravely—or perhaps recklessly—took a 'gummy', a potent chilli concoction that had the former Olympic sprinter in a coughing fit.
'It kind of stings,' Shirvo said with a strained voice as he grappled with the intense heat.
Shirvo's predicament on screen reminded Lapham about the chilli-eating contests, where competitors were often pushed to their limits.
During the championships, some competitors experienced sweating, crying, and even vomiting.
Lapham, demonstrating his fortitude worthy of a championship title, ate a chilli resembling a Tim Tam without breaking a sweat.
Based on the Scoville scale—a chart measuring the spiciness of chillies—the particular chilli he ate ranked at '11 million'.
'It is packed with absolute fire. It has some extracts of extreme chilli. It is 110 times stronger than the Carolina Reaper,' Lapham explained.
As Shirvo and his co-host Nat Barr offered their well-wishes to Lapham for his global bid for glory, the effects of the chilli challenge became all too apparent.Now visibly affected by the heat, Shirvo disappeared from the set after the segment, leaving viewers and his colleagues wondering about his well-being.
Shirvington returned later on and joked about his chilli ordeal and his upcoming break to 'spend time with his family'.
Co-host Mark Beretta teased Shirvington about the prospect of a long drive after consuming potent chillies.
Shirvington quipped, 'That's what service stations are for,' hinting at the potential need for frequent stops along the way.
Shirvo's fiery predicament served as a cautionary tale for those tempted to test their limits.
It reminded us that even the most daring among us could be humbled by chillies.
While it might be tempting to join such challenges, it's always wise to know your limits, especially when it comes to spicy food.
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