Keke Palmer addresses Sean Evans romance rumours: 'That’s my guy'

"You never know what can arise from there. We just take it day by day," Palmer has said

Keke Palmer is setting the record straight about her relationship with Hot Ones host Sean Evans after the pair sparked dating rumors with a recent dinner outing in New York.

Speaking during Spotify’s “Conversations That Channel Culture” panel at Cannes Lions, Palmer was asked by Jay Shetty whether things were getting serious between her and Evans. The actress and singer responded with a smile, saying the two are simply enjoying each other’s company.

“We hangin’ out, you know what I mean?” Palmer said. “First of all, I love Sean Evans, I love Sean, hey Sean. That’s my guy. You never know what can arise from there. We just take it day by day. One wing at a time, so to speak.”

The comments come after Palmer and Evans were photographed having dinner at Lucali in Brooklyn, fueling speculation that their long-running chemistry had evolved into something more. Fans have been rooting for the pair ever since Palmer first appeared on Hot Ones in 2017, where their easy banter quickly became a fan favorite.

Over the years, Palmer has returned to Evans’ show several times, and the pair’s flirtatious dynamic has repeatedly gone viral. In 2023, Evans admitted that he had a crush on the One of Them Days star, and their chemistry was revisited last month when he appeared on Palmer’s podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer.

The duo even shared a playful kiss during one of Palmer’s appearances on Hot Ones, sending fans into a frenzy and prompting renewed speculation about their relationship. Despite the attention, both have avoided putting a label on things.

Palmer, who shares son Leodis with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, recently said she is more open to finding love again after their highly publicized split. Meanwhile, Evans has largely kept his personal life private despite becoming one of YouTube’s most recognizable interviewers.

For now, Palmer appears content to let things unfold naturally. Whether romance is officially on the menu remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Sean Evans is, as Palmer puts it, “her guy.”