Sean Evans Appears 'Smitten' With Keke Palmer On A Date Months After 'Love At First Wing' Remark

Hot Ones host, Sean Evans has been in the headlines for his alleged romance with actress, Keke Palmer. According to reports, the couple was spotted having an intimate dinner following their unmatched chemistry on the former's show. So, as the rumours are being fuelled, here's what we know so far.

Are Sean Evans and Kiki Palmer dating?

Hot Ones host, Sean Evans was spotted having an intimate dinner with actress, Keke Palmer on Friday, June 12, 2026, as reported by TMZ on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The couple's outing at Brooklyn Italian hot spot Lucali comes following their steamy kiss on the Hot Ones. The pictures were obtained by multiple outlets, including celebrity gossip site DeuxMoi and TMZ. In the pictures, the couple looked "locked in" during their 90-minute meal, per Cosmopolitan. While the two reportedly did not show any public displays of affection during their outing, sources told TMZ that Sean appeared to be "smitten" with Keke.

Sean Evans opened up about his chemistry with Keke Palmer days before the dinner date

It was on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when Sean Evans opened up about his chemistry with Keke Palmer during a special FYC event at Hollywood's Avalon. During his appearance, the Hot Ones host had previously called their palpable chemistry "charming", revealed that working with Keke was always like having a bonus. He further mentioned some of his favourite people to interview, including Viola Davis and Paul Rudd, and told The Hollywood Reporter:

"Working with Keke Palmer is always like a one plus one equals three situation. You know who I loved interviewing was Viola Davis. I really loved interviewing Viola Davis. Paul Rudd is another one who immediately understood what we were doing and got me."

While neither Keke Palmer nor Sean Evans has officially confirmed or denied their relationship status, online rumours have been at an all-time high, alleging that something might be going on between them. For the unversed, it all began when Keke appeared at Sean's Hot Ones. The couple have hit a fever pitch as of late, and ever since the Hot Ones host admitted he had something of a crush on the actress. Evans told Chicken Shop Date host, Amelia Dimoldenberg, that he enjoyed interviewing Keke, after he was asked if he liked anyone he had ever interviewed. He said, "Very charming. Very charming woman."

Keke Palmer reacted to the viral clip and even took to the comment section of Sean Evan's confession video. She claimed, "It was love at first hot wing — this was too kind @seanseaevans." The actress later told People in an August 2024 interview that she was "living for" his confession. She admitted that she, too, felt that there was something in the air. "Not to say that I was surprised or I wasn't surprised," she explained at the time. "But when I heard it, and people were sending it to me, I was like, 'I knew the vibes were vibing.'"

The steamy kiss that sent everyone into a frenzy

Later, in September 2025, the pair finally shared their first alleged real-life kiss during Keke Palmer's third Hot Ones appearance. Keke was the one who asked Sean if they could check to see 'if there's a spark'. Sean Evans claimed that when he dies, this moment is what will flash before his eyes. Meanwhile, Keke was quoted as saying:

"And then there's one more thing I'd like to say, Sean. Because I saw an interview where you said, like, I was your favourite guest, you know, and all this really sweet stuff. And I know we've just had some wings, but I thought that maybe we could just have a quick smooch to see if there's a spark."

image credit: TMZ, FirstWeFeast/YT

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