How Cold Do Celebrities Really Go? The Ice Bath Temperature Challenge
Nicole Scherzinger at 3°C for six minutes, Jack Dorsey’s hot-and-cold rounds and Tim Draper’s pitch marathon below 4.5°C: who wins the cold challenge?
Some celebrities collect luxury cars. Others collect designer watches.
And then there are the famous faces who seem determined to see just how cold their bathwater can get.
We’re talking single-digit temperatures. On purpose.
From pop stars to tech billionaires, here’s a look at some seriously chilly celebrity moments.
1. Nicole Scherzinger — 3°C for 6 Minutes
The Pussycat Doll Who Doesn’t Pussyfoot Around
Nicole Scherzinger knows how to put on a show, even when there’s no stage in sight.
The singer shared an ice bath session at just 3°C, staying in the water for six minutes.
Six minutes might not sound like much when you’re listening to your favourite song.
In freezing water? That’s a very different kind of performance.
2. Jack Dorsey — Around 3°C for 3 Minutes
The Tech Founder Who Likes to Reboot
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has described an elaborate hot-and-cold routine.
His reported setup included a sauna heated to around 104°C, followed by an ice bath at approximately 3°C for three minutes.
And then he’d do it again.
Three rounds, alternating between hot and cold.
Forget switching between apps. Dorsey was switching between temperatures.
3. Tim Draper — Below 4.5°C for a Pitch Marathon
The Billionaire Who Put Startups on Ice
Venture capitalist Tim Draper took the idea of a cold business meeting to another level.
In 2026, he listened to 52 startup pitches in 52 minutes while sitting in an ice bath kept below 4.5°C.
Imagine presenting your million-dollar idea while the investor is literally freezing.
Forget breaking the ice.
Draper became the icebreaker.
So, Who Wins the Cold Challenge?
| Celebrity | Reported temperature | Reported time |
|---|---|---|
| Nicole Scherzinger | 3°C | 6 minutes |
| Jack Dorsey | Around 3°C | 3 minutes per cold round |
| Tim Draper | Below 4.5°C | 52-minute pitch event |
Nicole and Jack are neck and neck on reported temperature.
But Tim Draper takes the prize for the most unusual business meeting we’ve ever heard of.
Of course, this isn’t a competition anyone needs to copy. These are individual celebrity experiences, not recommended temperatures or times.
Think You’re Cool Enough?
You don’t need a record-breaking routine or a billionaire’s backyard to experience the cold.
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