Keke Palmer has reportedly given an intriguing update on ongoing rumors about her dating Sean Evans, the host of “Hot Ones.” The duo sparked a buzz among fans after Evans revealed that he had a crush on the “Nope” actor while talking to Amelia Dimoldenberg on her show, “Chicken Shop Date.” The “Hot Ones” host called the actor-singer a “very charming woman,” while on the show. They ignited the romance rumors after they shared a kiss on “Hot Ones,” last year. It was Palmer’s third appearance on the show.
Keke Palmer finally addressed speculation surrounding her connection to the popular host
Keke Palmer has finally addressed speculations about her connection to “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans, as reported by Page Six. According to the news outlet, while on the “Conversations That Channel Culture panel” on Spotify, hosted by Jay Shetty, the “One of Them Days” actor talked about her association with the popular host.
Per the news outlet, during their conversation, Jay Shetty went on to ask Keke Palmer whether she was “serious about Sean Evans.” In response to the question, the singer-actor said, “Oh, we’re talking about this?” She then explained, “First of all, I love Sean Evans.” The artist continued, “I love Sean. Hey, Sean! That’s my guy.”
In the meantime, as further reported by the news outlet, Jay Shetty then asked Keke Palmer about the new photos featuring her and Sean Evans in Brooklyn, which went viral. To which the actor-singer replied, “We’re hanging out.” After that, she teased the rumors about their dating by saying that they “never know what could arise.” The artist then gave a clarification. She said, “[We’re] just tak[ing] it day by day, one wing at a time, so to speak.”
Meanwhile, Keke Palmer and Sean Evans first met each other back in 2017 on the host’s show, “Hot Ones.” The actor’s second appearance on the show was four years later, before her third appearance in September 2025.
