•  The near-kiss between Jimmy Kimmel and Rihanna during the Twizzler Challenge was cringe-worthy.
•  The Twizzler Challenge aimed to raise awareness and support for autism, similar to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
•  Many celebrities, including J.J. Abrams and Rihanna, participated in the Twizzler Challenge.

Late-night shows are home for some of the memorable musical performances, tense interviews that led David Letterman’s guests to almost walk out on him, and games celebrities are willing to participate in for the sake of entertainment. These challenges don’t always end up on the positive side, as seen with Tom Cruise’s embarrassment after a misstep on Jimmy Fallon’s show.

But maybe one of the most cringe-worthy late-night antics of all time was the near-kiss moment between Jimmy Kimmel and Rihanna. While it may have been for a good cause, the Twizzler Challenge Fallon initiated left the audience squirming in their seats.

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In an April 2015 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Rihanna was invited by Kimmel to participate in the Twizzler Challenge. Kimmel initiated this to raise awareness and support a charitable cause for the New York Collaborates for Autism Organization since the United Nations has sanctioned April as World Autism Month.

Similar to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, this social media challenge aimed to generate donations and funds to further support the research and facilities that help families and those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).