Hey there! Did you know that Kelly Clarkson recently stepped up to the plate for a great cause? She willingly took on some fiery pain to help fight ALS. On February 1, the beloved singer participated in the ALS Pepper Challenge and even shared the whole experience with her followers on Instagram. The challenge is simple: eat a hot pepper to raise awareness and funds for ALS research. Let’s dive into Kelly's hilarious and heartwarming adventure!
View this post on InstagramGet ready @aliciakeys , @blakeshelton , and @adamlevine for the #ALSPepperChallenge! Also, @brandonblackstock I challenge you! #UrWelcomeFromYourLovingWife http://als.net/pepper
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Kelly Challenges Fellow Celebrities
Kelly didn't just stop at taking the challenge herself—she went ahead and challenged a lineup of famous friends. In the caption of her Instagram video, she tagged Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine with the message, “Get ready for the #ALSPepperChallenge!” She didn’t forget to include her husband Brandon Blackstock in the challenge either, playfully adding “#UrWelcomeFromYourLovingWife.” Kelly’s close friend Trisha Yearwood was the one who originally tagged her, and Kelly made sure to give her a special shoutout for the nomination.
Why Did Kelly Do It?
Kelly Clarkson isn’t one to shy away from a challenge, especially when it’s for a good cause. In the video, she shared her thoughts on the challenge, saying, “I just want to say, first of all, I cannot stand you, Trisha Yearwood, because I was in the clear, Garth [Brooks] didn’t even say my name and then you just brought it out of nowhere!” She continued with humor, “I’d also like to say, for the ALS Pepper Challenge, this is love because I’ve actually never had habanero peppers. Trisha picked the habanero because she’s, like, bold, and I don’t want to look like a wimp. I’m going to cry, probably.”
Kelly and her friend Trisha Yearwood.
What Happened During the Challenge?
Let’s just say, Kelly wasn’t kidding when she said it was going to be painful. After biting into the habanero pepper, she hilariously exclaimed, “My tongue is on fire! My actual tooth hurts… is that my molar?” Her eyes began to water, and she couldn’t help but laugh through the pain, saying, “Oh my gosh! I’m not being dramatic, my eyes are crying. This is mean. I can’t stand you, Trisha Yearwood.” Despite the fiery aftermath, Kelly's humor kept the video light-hearted and engaging.
Why Is the ALS Pepper Challenge Important?
The ALS Pepper Challenge is all about raising awareness and funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. According to the ALS Therapy Development Institute, ALS affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. The challenge was inspired by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from 2014, which raised millions for ALS research. This time around, the Haberstroh family started the challenge in honor of their mom Patty, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2017. Every bit helps in the fight against ALS, so if you want to participate, make sure to use #ALSPepperChallenge in your post and visit the official page to donate.
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