Keke Palmer is in a new relationship, and it’s with Panera Bread.
The multi-hyphenate star has partnered with the brand for its “Refreshingly Loyal” campaign. In the spot, she pokes fun at the web’s obsession with her romantic life.
WIth the new campaign, Panera is ditching the old punch-card system for a dynamic new rewards structure launched on Aug. 19. Over 70 million MyPanera members now earn 10 points for every dollar spent, letting them unlock and choose their favorite menu items on their own terms.
Although she appreciates loyalty with Panera and in her love life, she is not in a rush to get married.
Appearing on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle on Monday, Palmer dished on her undeniable spark with Hot Ones host Sean Evans. Ever since Evans admitted to a crush on Chicken Shop Date, the duo set the internet on fire—first with an on-screen kiss on Hot Ones, and then with a flirtatious sit-down on her podcast, Baby, It’s Keke Palmer.
“Our chemistry is genuine,” Palmer shared. “I couldn’t force that if I tried. We always felt that chemistry from the first time we did the show.”
“I was gagged that everybody was ready to marry me off,” Palmer continued. “I was like, ‘Guys, let it cook!’ They married your girl off in two seconds.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Palmer and Evans caused another stir when they were seen out on a dinner date in June.
“That was crazy,” Palmer explained. “I mean, for us, it’s life. Essentially, we met at work, and we had chemistry… It’s like work husband/work wife, and you just had that chemistry with people. Then we hang out, and for people to then… they write the story before you can live it.”
Palmer also spoke about how, everywhere she goes, her fans ask her about her relationship status with Evans.
“I see somebody at the airport. I’m going through TSA, they’re like, ‘So girl, what’s going on with you?’ Palmer laughed. “I’m like, ‘Girl, you gotta let time pass! This just happened yesterday.’ It’s this thing that’s so parasocial, the world we live in now.”