Surprise twist in Hot Ones host Sean Evans' dating life
Hot Ones host Sean Evans has a surprise twist in his dating life: he allegedly keeps an active profile on celebrity dating app Raya even as romance rumors with Keke Palmer heat up. Per the US Sun, the profile lists his first name, TV work, and a New York base, plus a note that he is visiting Los Angeles.
Key Takeaways
- Sean Evans reportedly has an active Raya profile amid swirling Keke Palmer romance rumors.
- Palmer recently called their chemistry "genuine" while urging fans to "let it cook."
- The pair first met in 2017 on Hot Ones and shared an on-camera kiss during her 2025 return.
- They were spotted on a Brooklyn date night at Lucali last month, with an eyewitness saying Evans looked "smitten."
- Page Six sought comment from both stars and did not immediately hear back.
What is the surprise twist in Sean Evans' dating life?
According to Page Six, citing the US Sun, the 40-year-old Hot Ones creator and host has an active Raya account—the so-called celebrity dating app used by stars including David Harbour and Ben Affleck.
His profile reportedly shows his first name, notes that he works in TV, and lists New York as his residence, with the line "Visiting Los Angeles." It is said to be linked to his official Instagram and to feature photos from events such as the Oscars and the 2026 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduation, where he served as commencement speaker, plus shots from the wing show and casual looks.
The report lands while Evans remains linked in public chatter to Palmer, making the dating-app activity the clear surprise twist for fans following their chemistry.
What has Keke Palmer said about Sean Evans?
Days after the Raya reports surfaced, Palmer, 32, spoke on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle about their bond. "Our chemistry is genuine… I couldn't force that if I tried," the Nope actress said, adding, "We always felt that chemistry."
She also said she was "gagged" that people are trying to "marry [her] off" to the internet star. "Guys, let it cook! They married your girl off in two seconds!" she joked—comments that keep romance speculation alive even as Evans is described as still on the market.
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How far back do the Evans-Palmer romance rumors go?
The Akeelah and the Bee star and Evans first met in 2017 when Palmer appeared on Hot Ones. They reunited for another episode four years later. In 2023, Evans admitted on Chicken Shop Date that Palmer was his crush.
During her third Hot Ones visit in 2025, they kissed on camera. In May, a flirty exchange on her podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer added fuel. The next month, they were seen at Italian restaurant Lucali in Brooklyn; an eyewitness claimed they were "locked in" on each other and that Evans appeared "smitten."
Evans was most recently linked to adult film star Melissa Stratton; they broke up on Valentine's Day in 2024 amid media attention. Palmer split from Darius Jackson in 2023 after he publicly criticized a sheer dress she wore to an Usher concert. The exes share son Leodis, born in February 2023.