At a Glance
- Demi Lovato now calls a pickle-shaped mug her “newest favorite dish”
- The singer previously went viral in 2015 for answering “I like mugs” to the same question
- Lovato insists she was joking back then and “clearly” has a sense of humor
- Why it matters: Fans finally get an update on the decade-old meme
Demi Lovato has upgraded her answer to the perennial celebrity question, “What’s your favorite dish?” On the January 15, 2026 episode of Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, the 33-year-old pop star unveiled a pickle twist that replaces the mug that broke the internet in 2015.
The Viral 2015 Moment
During a red-carpet interview with Energy NRJ, Lovato was asked to name her favorite dish. Without missing a beat, she replied, “I like mugs because they’re very comfortable in your hand and they hold the hot things that you don’t have to touch.” The dead-pan delivery sent the clip spiraling across social feeds, with many viewers convinced the singer had misunderstood the question.
Lovato later fired back on X: “For anybody who actually thinks I misunderstood the ‘favorite dish’ question-you clearly don’t get my sense of humor.”
Enter the Pickle Mug
Fast-forward eleven years, and the Camp Rock alum finally has a tangible answer. “My newest favorite dish is this pickle mug,” she told Kelce. “It’s like a mug that looks like a pickle.”
Key details Lovato shared:
- Cousin Brayden gave her the gift for Christmas 2025
- The ceramic cup marries two of her passions: pickles and mugs
- She displays it prominently at home
“I love pickles and I love mugs,” Lovato said. “It was like a pickle mug, and it’s my new favorite dish.”
A Texas-Sized Pickle Preference
The conversation pivoted to actual food when Kelce pressed for Lovato’s go-to pickle variety. The Texas native didn’t hesitate:
- Brand: Vlasic
- Type: Whole dill (not spears)
- Texture: Classic crinkle-cut optional
Lovato then introduced Kelce to a Lone Star State theater tradition: jumbo deli pickles sold alongside popcorn. “It’s the best snack; it lasts you the whole movie,” she insisted.
Kelce, stunned, stopped the chat. “I’m sorry. What?”
Celebrity Pickle Culture
Lovato isn’t alone in her briny obsession:
| Star | Pickle Moment |
|---|---|
| Selena Gomez | Green pickle-themed birthday cake, July 2025 |
| Selena Gomez | Pickle slushie on The Tonight Show |
The Disney-to-Del Monte pipeline appears strong among early-2000s child stars.
Pronouns and Platforms
Throughout the episode, Lovato-who uses she/they pronouns-kept the tone light. Kelce, also 33, matched the singer’s playful energy, turning a simple Q&A into a master class on turning memes into merchandise.
Key Takeaways
- Lovato’s 2015 “mug” clip still follows her; she’s now owning the joke with merch
- The pickle mug cements her love of both kitchenware and cucumbers
- Expect Vlasic sales to spike in the influencer’s home state
For fans who’ve waited a decade for an updated “favorite dish,” the payoff is part practical, part punch line-and 100 percent Lovato.
