‘Hot Ones’ Goes Independent: Buzzy Talk Show Owner Hatches New Investment

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Spice-loving talk show 'Hot Ones' breaks free from parent company in a surprise move that's got the industry buzzing.

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The show's owner Sean Evans has secured a major new investment, signaling big plans for the popular YouTube series' future
Insiders say this independence could open the door for 'Hot Ones' to expand into new platforms and distribution deals beyond its YouTube roots

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