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Are they or are they not? This is a question the Internet has been asking for a long time Keke Palmer and “Hot Ones” host. Sean Evans. Friends reignited romance rumors over the past year after I love the boosters The actress invited Shawn on her podcast “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” to discuss their friendship.
But their chemistry actually dates back to 2017 when Kiki first joined Shawn on his viral show.
Now that the pair have been spotted having dinner in New York City, according to celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi, fans are dying to know whether or not they are a couple.
Here’s what we know about Kiki and Sean’s relationship so far.
When did Keke Palmer first meet Shaun Evans?
Kiki and Shawn first met in 2017 when she appeared as a guest on his show “Hot Ones.” At the time, their chemistry was already noticeable, but the moment passed, and it wasn’t until years later that Sean admitted that he liked the band. True Jackson, Vice President alum.
In 2021, Kiki returned to ‘Hot Ones’ to reunite with Shawn, and that’s when fans raised eyebrows about the duo’s bromance.
About two years later, Sean appeared on the podcast “Chicken Shop Date,” as a host Amelia Demoldenberg He asked him if he had a “crush” on one of his “hot” guests. He confirmed that it was indeed Kiki.
So, when Kiki joined Sean on his show for the third time in 2025, she suggested “a quick kiss to see if there’s a spark” between them, and Sean happily accepted.
“There’s something else I’d like to say, Shawn,” Kiki began. “I saw an interview where you said I was your favorite guest and all this really sweet stuff. And I know we just had some wings, but I thought maybe we could just have a quick kiss and see if there’s a spark.”
After they shared a quick kiss, the Hustlers “The spark was burning. When I die, and my life flashes before my eyes, I’ll take that shot,” the actress exclaimed.
Are Keke Palmer and Shaun Evans dating?
Neither Kiki nor Shawn have publicly confirmed if they are actually dating. So, it is not clear whether they have put a label on their relationship. But the photo shared by DeuxMoi in June 2026 sent fans crazy on social media.
The photo in question appears to be Kiki and Shawn sitting at a table for dinner in Brooklyn, New York. It may have been a friendly encounter, but social media users hoped it was a sign of something else.
Who gave birth to Keke Palmer’s child?
Kiki shares her son Leodis with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson. The parents were together from 2021 to 2023.
