Are Keke Palmer & Sean Evans Together? The Dating Rumors, Explained
What To Know
- Keke Palmer and Sean Evans were spotted together in New York City.
- The two originally sparked romance rumors after sharing a kiss on Hot Ones.
- Keke Palmer has finally addressed the dating speculation.
Keke Palmer is not playing chicken when it comes to responding to speculation that she is dating Hot Ones host Sean Evans.
The Scream Queens actress was first linked to the hot sauce aficionado in 2017, when she appeared on his First We Feast series, Hot Ones. Six years later, Evans went on Amelia Dimoldenberg‘s interview series Chicken Shop Date, where he revealed that he had a major crush on Palmer.
Fast forward to 2025, Palmer returned to Hot Ones, telling Evans, “I saw an interview where you said, like, I was your favorite guest, you know, and all this really sweet stuff. And I know we just had some wings, but I thought that maybe we could just have a quick smooch to see if there’s a spark.” After they locked lips, Palmer confessed, “The spark was sparking.”
Now that Palmer and Evans have been spotted together off-camera, the actress is setting the record straight on whether they’re actually dating. Scroll to find out all about Sean Evans, what Palmer has said about their relationship, her sexuality, and more!
Who is Sean Evans?
Before we get into his potential romance with Palmer, let’s take a closer look at the Hot Ones host. Evans is a 40-year-old YouTube star and interviewer from a suburb of Chicago. Along with Palmer, he’s interviewed Billie Eilish, Gordon Ramsay, Scarlett Johansson, and more huge stars.
Is Keke Palmer dating Sean Evans?
While Palmer and Evans were spotted on what appeared to be a date in New York City, Palmer revealed, “We’re hanging out,” adding, “Never know what could arise.” She later shared, “[We’re] just tak[ing] it day by day, one wing at a time, so to speak.” Seems like the sparks are still sparking for these two.
Is Keke Palmer asexual?
Speculation about Palmer and Evans’ relationship has taken over the internet. That said, many have been quick to recall that Palmer shared a Valentine’s Day post revealing that she did not feel attracted to anyone. In the post, she shared, “Chile, let’s talk about it. How was your Valentine’s Day? I spent mine with my mom, sister, and son. Then went to a colleague’s smashing birthday bash. Yea, I said smashing.”
Speaking on her sexuality, Palmer revealed, “Absolutely nothing romantic went down, crazy, right? I’m so cute! But I like no one, and I’m almost 100% sure I’m asexual. I have no interest in anyone, but I wish I did!”
