So what’s happening in Keke Palmer’s DMs?! She has been minding her business, thriving as always — but it seems the internet isn’t finished trying to shoot their shot. This time, it wasn’t a celebrity or verified account sliding in… it was a bold college student who caught TikTok and Keke’s attention.

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A TikToker Took His Shot & Keke Might’ve Caught It

Cole, a college student with charm, confidence, and a couple of chin hairs to prove it, took to TikTok to make his case for why he, not Sean Evans of ‘Hot Ones’ fame, should be Keke’s next partner. Referencing Keke’s flirty moment with Sean during her recent interview, Cole delivered a full breakdown on why she should give a regular guy like him a chance — even signing off with a confident “hit me up.” And guess what? Keke seemingly caught wind of her white chocolate admirer and responded in a way only she can — with that signature mix of humor, charm, and just enough sauce to keep the internet talking.

In the hilarious TikTok response, the host and actress used many references that we’re not even sure the young man got. At one point Keke can be heard saying, “I was kind of gagged when I found out that I was 11 years older than you. That means when you were born I was already winning spelling bees.” While the icon mentioned that she’s not in her “cougar” era just yet, she didn’t completely shut the door all the way. And she even ended the video with, “I got a son, he callin’ me.”

Keke Palmer’s Response Has The Timeline Spiraling

Keke Palmer’s response to the viral TikToker who shot his shot has the timeline absolutely gagged. Some folks say he already won just by going for it, while others are like, “Let’s be real — who doesn’t have a crush on Keke?” Meanwhile, many agree she clearly made that man’s whole life with her playful reply, and honestly, we love to see it. Fans dropped by her TikTok comment section to share their thoughts!

One TikTok user @Deshawn said, “I mean, he got her attention so he gets points for that ”

This TikTok user @Death.3234 wrote, “Girl u needa be with Sean evans“

TikTok user @Natasha….Love444 added, “How I feel every time she speaks!”

Meanwhile, TikTok user @Jen shared, “‘I’m not ready to be a cougar’ so what you’re saying is he has a chance in the future“

While TikTok user @Hummingbird added, “You just made this young man’s day, year, and lifetime“

And TikTok user @Hello Darling Ash said, “He is somewhere right now telling his girlfriend, ‘She never said NO’ ”

Likewise, TikTok user @Deez wrote, “KEKE ACTUALLY RESPONDED!! I KNOW HOMIE IS ON CLOUD 9“

Lastly, TikTok user @AttorneyDallasG shared, “Is the new trend for us all to realize we are in love with Keke Palmer? Because I’ve known this for decades“

@kekepalmer

#stitch with @Cole Smith hey boo

♬ original sound – Keke Palmer

Now, Let’s Rewind To The Sean Evans Kiss…

Fans are buzzing after Keke made her third appearance on the recent episode of ‘Hot Ones,’ which dropped recently. While she handled the spicy wings like a pro, it was the unexpected heat between her and host Sean Evans that really stole the show. Toward the end of the episode, Keke brought up a previous interview where Sean called her his celebrity crush, describing her as “charming.”

In a bold and hilarious moment, Keke teased, “I know we just had some wings, but I thought that maybe we could just have a quick smooch to see if there’s a spark.” Without hesitation, Sean grinned and agreed — and yes, they kissed on the lips. The brief but sweet moment had Sean joking it’ll flash before his eyes when he dies, calling Keke “amazing” as they hugged it out. Now the internet’s asking: was that just playful banter… or something more?

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