Keke Palmer and Sean Evans spotted together at NYC dinner

Rumors of a romantic relationship between actress and singer Keke Palmer and "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans intensified over the weekend after the pair was photographed together during what appeared to be a private dinner date in New York City. The two were spotted on Friday night at Lucali, an upscale Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, where they reportedly spent over an hour and a half engaged in deep conversation at a candlelit table.

An eyewitness described the scene, noting that the two were completely focused on each other throughout the meal and that Evans seemed particularly smitten, though no public displays of affection were observed. Images of the dinner, shared by the celebrity news account DeuxMoi, showed the pair seated across from one another in an intimate setting.

This sighting follows months of speculation fueled by their professional collaborations and public interactions. The most notable moment occurred in 2025 during an episode of Evans's show "Hot Ones," where Palmer suggested they share a "quick smooch" to see if there was a spark. After the kiss, both declared the sparks were indeed "sparking," with Evans later remarking that the moment would be a snapshot he...