After weeks of speculation surrounding her relationship with Hot Ones<\/em> host Sean Evans<\/a>, Keke Palmer<\/a> has finally addressed the rumors herself\u2014and she’s making it clear that whatever is happening between them is unfolding naturally.<\/p>\n During a conversation with author and podcast host Jay Shetty at Spotify Beach 2026<\/a> on June 23, Palmer was asked directly about the status of her connection with Evans. Rather than dodge the question, the actress and entertainer offered her most revealing comments to date.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst of all, I love Sean Evans. I love Sean. Hey Sean! That’s my guy,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cYou know, we’re hanging out. You know what I mean? We started off as colleagues; you never know what can arise from there. So we’re just taking it day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n The remarks are the first time Palmer has publicly acknowledged the pair’s relationship in such personal terms. Neither Palmer nor Evans had previously defined where things stood, despite months of mounting interest from fans.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n The conversation comes just days after the two were photographed sharing a lengthy dinner at Brooklyn hotspot Lucali. The pair spent roughly 90 minutes together, with sources telling TMZ<\/em> that Evans appeared \u201csmitten\u201d with Palmer.<\/a> Around the same time, Evans himself praised their chemistry during a For Your Consideration event in Hollywood, saying that working with Palmer is \u201calways like a one plus one equals three situation.\u201d<\/p>\n Long before rumors of romance surfaced, Evans had openly admitted he had a crush on Palmer. During a 2023 appearance on Chicken Shop Date<\/em>, he named the actress when asked whether he’d ever fallen for someone he’d interviewed.<\/p>\n \u201cKeke Palmer,\u201d Evans said. \u201cVery charming. Very charming woman.\u201d<\/p>\n Palmer embraced the revelation, later commenting, \u201cIt was love at first hot wing,\u201d before saying that she was \u201cliving for\u201d Evans’ confession because she \u201cknew the vibes were vibing.\u201d<\/p>\n Their chemistry became impossible to ignore in September 2025, when Palmer made her record-setting third appearance on Hot Ones<\/em>.<\/a> Near the end of the episode, she surprised Evans with a proposal.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought that maybe we could just have a quick smooch to see if there’s a spark,\u201d she told him.<\/p>\n Evans happily agreed, later joking, \u201cWhen I’m dying, and my life flashes before my eyes, I’ll have that snapshot.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/a> Keke Palmer and Sean Evans Spark Romance Buzz After Cozy Brooklyn Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Keke Palmer Finds Out \u2018Hot Ones\u2019 Host Sean Evans Has a \u2018Crush\u2019 and Plants a Kiss on Him<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Keke Palmer Under Fire for New ‘Southern Fried Rice’ TV Series About Asian Student Enrolling In HBCU<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Fabio Jackson Goes Viral Again for Reacting to Another MJ Impersonator<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Joseline Hernandez Addresses Amber Rose, Says She’d ‘Want to Kill’ Herself If Husband Left for Cher<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Related News<\/b><\/h2>\n