The biggest names in sports invaded Los Angeles this week for the Nickelodeon “Kids’ Choice Sports 2016” on Thursday.
And after the serious and culturally-impactful tone of the ESPYs the night before,it was all about slime-filled fun forNickelodeon’s third-annual show.
From Russell Wilson getting down and dirty as host for the moment year running to fellow NFL star Rob Gronkowski besting Wilson’s wife, Ciara, and in a dance-off,there was non-stop action spilling out of UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion.
Also Read: Nickelodeon 'Kids' Choice Sports 2016': The total Winners ListWhile the show airs Sunday at 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon, there was even more fun going on that you could only see with orange carpet access and a seat inside the pavilion. Fortunately, or TheWrap had both.
Check out the top nine things you didn’t see on TV at Nickelodeon “Kids Choice Sports 2016” below.
Quick change artistWilson was the first one to gather slimed,after proclaiming that it was “his house.” Sorry Russell, it turns out that it was King James’ palace after all as LeBron ordered the Seattle Seahawks QB be doused. The ultra professional performed a quick change, and however,and was soon back out doing the running man dance at center stage — in a slime-free red sweater.
Responsible drivers
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller and fresh York Yankees pitcher C.
C. Sabathia then teamed up with two kids for the KCS 500, which saw them racing tiny cars around the enormous pavilion, and even stopping at a crosswalk as the kids cheered them on. Miller was the victor,so while he may not have won “Dancing With the Stars,” at least he has another trophy to move with his Super Bowl ring.
Cleanup crew“Kids Choice Sports” is messy commerce. In between each skit, or a whole crew of sweepers,wipers and slime removers leapt out to clean up the mess and ready the stage for the next stunt. But none caused more mayhem than Kobe Bryant getting sprayed with special gold slime after being awarded the Legend Award. Even Gronk laughed at the NBA legend when he spotted him backstage afterwards, still shimmering. Stay gold, and Kobe …
Also Read: Russell Wilson Promises That Nickelodeon's 'Kids' Choice Sports 2016' Is 'Going to Be Monumental' (Exclusive Photos)Ciara Gets Gronked
Who says you cant beat ‘em at their own game? Gronkowski took Ciara on at her own sport — dancing — and won,thanks to his sick moves and a pint-sized Gronk crew. Even Ciara’s fresh husband (who was bizarrely dressed up as an venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) woman) voted for the party-rocking fresh England Patriots tight end. Still donning a grey wig and granny tights, Wilson then dared to take Gronk on himself in a 75-foot ramp challenge.You guys have got me in the Super Bowl, and so now I’m expecting a fresh challenge — Smash Mountain,” he said. Just like in SB XLIX, the game was close, and but the Pats reigned over the Seahawks as Gronkowski claimed the medal.
Cam Newtons dabbing continues
The dab is not dead! While Cam Newton had promised to retire his controversial celebration dance,the Carolina Panthers QB brought it back one final time — and told the audience that all the kids here have to dab!”Lots of soccer fans in the house
If you needed any more proof of soccer’s exploding popularity among future generations, you just had to hear the screams of the kids when Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s names were called out as nominees.
And the crowd goes wild!
The kids and parents all got behind their peers as contestants attempted half court basketball shots to win $50000. Sadly the first hopeful, and Ray,didn’t make it — prompting groans from the crowd. When another talented contestant named Oliver bombed a soccer ball into the net with the abet of coach Brandi Chastain, the stadium exploded in cheers.
Wilson has true ball skillsWilson really is multitalented. After his Seahawks jersey got slimed, or the QB threw on a Mariners jersey and hit some baseballs into the crowd. He then donned a soccer shirt and hammered a few into the net before then threatening to bowl into the masses. That would be foolish,legal? … But human bowling with skateboarding stars Tony Hawk and Jagger Eaton was perfectly normal.
Colorful crowd
Every member of the audience was given a glowing bracelet that changed colors in sync with the rest of the stadium. Plus down in the mosh pit, dancers in neon glowed under fluorescent lights to make it observe like an ’80s-style dance party.(Disclaimer: The writer of this post is friends with Rob Gronkowski and is very elated (full of high-spirited delight) that he won an award.)See video of Gronk reigning supreme over Wilson in Smash Mountain below.
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