Actress Keke Palmer has shared a strongly worded message about her dating life, leading fans to speculate about potential issues in her rumored relationship with "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans.
Palmer posted a series of selfies on Instagram over the weekend with a caption that read, "I’m chill but u shouldn’t be. I want the glamour, the romance and the fun. Pull out all the stops, experiences 1 of 1! Roses, perfumes, gifts and then some! F—k the princess treatment, I’m a Queen hon 😘 Done playing coy, for who and for what!"
She further elaborated, "I’m grown with a son no time to watch you fail.. If it don’t feel like heaven, boy go to hell. Disrespectfully💘"
Fans immediately interpreted the post as a "warning shot" directed at Evans. Comments included questions like, "Omg did you fumble, @seanseaevans ?! Please stick to the text format. 😂" and "This better not be about our man Sean."
Palmer also touched upon the topic of relationships during a recent episode of her podcast, "Baby, This is Keke Palmer." While playing a game with guest Whoopi Goldberg, Palmer pondered whether "chemistry matters more or compatibility matters more?" After Goldberg chose compatibility, Palmer stated, "I’m learning that one."
The cryptic social media activity comes weeks after Evans was reportedly seen on the celebrity dating app Raya. According to reports, his profile listed his first name, stated he works in TV, resides in New York, and was "visiting Los Angeles." The profile allegedly included photos from his show, where he is seen holding a chicken wing and dressed casually.
This report surfaced just days before Palmer publicly expressed her feelings about her "chemistry" with Evans during her July 28 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." She echoed similar sentiments on the "Today" show last month, describing their connection as "genuine" and stating, "Our chemistry is genuine… I couldn’t force that if I tried."
Palmer and Evans first met in 2017 when she appeared on "Hot Ones." They reunited for another episode in 2021. In 2023, Evans admitted on "Chicken Shop Date" that Palmer was his crush. During Palmer's third appearance on "Hot Ones" last year, she and Evans shared a kiss on camera, which generated significant fan excitement. Romance speculation further intensified in May when they had a flirty interaction on Palmer's podcast, followed by them being seen on a date at Italian restaurant Lucali in Brooklyn, New York, in June. An eyewitness described them as "locked in" on each other, with Evans appearing "smitten."