When it comes to spicy challenges, nobody brings the heat quite like Ashanti and Nelly. The superstar couple took on the infamous Hot Ones Challenge, and what unfolded was an episode packed with laughter, love, and some seriously hot wings—and even hotter questions.

Red Carpet Roast: Fashion Flashbacks & Savage Scores

The episode kicked off with a walk down memory lane as Ashanti and Nelly were shown some of their most iconic red carpet looks. The catch? Nelly had to rate Ashanti’s past outfits on a scale from 1 to 10—while she sat right there, ready to roast him back.

“Oh, that was the good old days! Early 2000s shine. I’ll give her a nice little eight,” Nelly said, trying to play it cool. But Ashanti wasn’t letting him get away with anything: “My face is always a ten. And for the record, I had hips back then, they just weren’t showing yet!” The couple’s playful banter had everyone in stitches, especially when Nelly tried to defend himself, “I’m married, man. I gotta be careful!”

Name That Collab: Celebrity Connections Gone Wild

Next up, the couple faced off in a rapid-fire round, challenging each other to name famous collaborators and the projects they worked on. Nelly breezed through the easy ones—“That’s Kelly, ‘Dilemma’! That’s Ja Rule, ‘Mesmerize’!”—but things got hilarious when Ashanti threw in some curveballs, leaving Nelly grasping at straws. “Wait, Quentin Tarantino? What did you and him do—Resident Evil? The Muppets?!” The confusion was real, but the chemistry was undeniable.

The Ultimate Question: “Which Nelly Song Would You Never Want to Hear Again?”

Then came the moment that left Nelly speechless. Ashanti, with a devilish grin, asked, “Which of your songs would you be okay never hearing again?” The room fell silent. Nelly tried to dodge: “None, babe. We’re a team! I want to hear all your music.” But Ashanti wasn’t buying it. “You gotta pick one. Or take a bite!” The look on Nelly’s face as he stared down the hottest wing on the table was priceless—a rare moment where even his superstar swagger couldn’t save him.

Parenting Debates & Relationship Realness

The couple didn’t shy away from real talk, either. When asked about their biggest parenting disagreement, Nelly recalled the “Great Popsicle Incident”: “She wouldn’t let me give our son a popsicle! She said it wasn’t organic, just ice and sugar. I felt like I was handing him a joint!” Ashanti countered, “He’s got frozen bananas, that’s better than a popsicle!” Their playful argument about snacks quickly turned into a hilarious debate about future junk food sneaking.

Awkward Questions, Spicy Wings

The questions only got more awkward from there. “Which celebrity couple would you least want to double date with—Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Rihanna & ASAP Rocky, or Beyoncé & Jay-Z?” Nelly, ever the diplomat, refused to pick, opting to take another fiery bite instead. “I’m not dodging any questions, unless it’s launch codes!” he joked.

And then, the wildcard: Ashanti brought up the infamous “Verzuz” battle and asked Nelly who he brought with him that night. Nelly, caught off guard, mumbled, “She was a nobody… I don’t even remember her name.” The tension was thick, but so was the love—they couldn’t stay mad at each other for long.

Art Attack: Portrait Challenge Finale

For the grand finale, the two had to draw portraits of each other. The catch? Whoever laughed at the other’s masterpiece had to eat a death wing. Ashanti’s drawing featured Nelly’s signature STL hat and bling, while Nelly emphasized Ashanti’s “big hair and even bigger… personality.” The laughter was uncontrollable, and both ended up braving the final, fiery bite.

A Couple That Plays (and Eats) Together…

From savage roasts to sweet moments, Ashanti and Nelly proved why they’re one of music’s most entertaining couples. Their chemistry, honesty, and humor turned the Hot Ones Challenge into must-see TV. Whether it was fashion flashbacks, spicy secrets, or parenting debates, they handled every challenge with love—and a whole lot of hot sauce.

If you thought you knew Ashanti and Nelly, think again. This episode will have you laughing, sweating, and maybe even reaching for a glass of milk yourself!