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Are they or aren’t they? That’s the query the web has been asking for a very long time about Keke Palmer and “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans. The pals have reignited romance rumors over the past 12 months after the I Love Boosters actress invited Sean on her podcast, “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,” to debate their friendship.
But their chemistry actually dates back to 2017 when Keke first joined Sean on his viral show.
Now that the duo has been spotted having dinner in Latest York City, based on celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi, fans are aching to seek out out whether or not they’re a pair.
Here’s what we learn about Keke and Sean’s relationship up to now.
When Did Keke Palmer First Meet Sean Evans?
Keke and Sean first met in 2017 when she appeared as a guest on his show, “Hot Ones.” On the time, their chemistry was already noticeable, however the moment passed, and it wasn’t until years later that Sean admitted he took a liking to the True Jackson, VP alum.
In 2021, Keke returned to “Hot Ones” to reunite with Sean, and that’s when fans were raising their eyebrows over the pair’s friendly connection.
About two years later, Sean appeared on the “Chicken Shop Date” podcast, and host Amelia Dimoldenberg asked him if he “ever had a crush” on one among his “Hot Ones” guests. He confirmed that it was, indeed, Keke.
So, when Keke joined Sean on his show for the third time in 2025, she proposed a “quick smooch to see if there’s a spark” between them, and Sean happily accepted.
“There’s yet another thing I’d wish to say, Sean,” Keke began. “I saw an interview where you said I used to be your favorite guest and all this really sweet stuff. And I do know we’ve just had some wings, but I assumed that perhaps we could just have a fast smooch to see if there’s a spark.”
After they shared a fast kiss, the Hustlers actress exclaimed, “The spark was sparking. After I’m dying, and my life flashes before my eyes, I’ll have that snapshot.”
Are Keke Palmer & Sean Evans Dating?
Neither Keke nor Sean has publicly confirmed whether or not they’re actually dating. So, it’s unclear in the event that they’ve put a label on their relationship. But a photograph shared by DeuxMoi in June 2026 began a fan frenzy on social media.
The image in query seemed to be Keke and Sean sitting at a table for dinner in Brooklyn, Latest York. Perhaps it was a friendly meetup, but social media users hoped it was an indication of something else.
Who Did Keke Palmer Have a Baby With?
Keke shares her son, Leodis, together with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson. The co-parents were together from 2021 to 2023.