The Advocate

IT’S ALL THE KALEN SHOW

Don’t let the funny videos fool you. Kalen Allen is deep. The 23-year-old media personality knows where he’s going, and he’s got a plan to get there. Since releasing the viral “Kalen Reacts” videos, where he gives colorful commentary on culinary preparations, Allen has skyrocketed to near-superstardom in only a few years. When Ellen DeGeneres had him on her show in 2018, the lesbian talk show host fell for the affable and witty Allen, and ended up inviting him to collaborate and produce content for her digital platforms.

Today, Allen holds a regular guest spot on and has, where he provides commentary on trending pop culture stories. He’s covered the red carpets at New York Fashion Week, the Met Gala, and even a royal wedding. To date, Allen’s videos have gained nearly 260 million views across all of the platforms. His own social media accounts reach over 3.8 million followers.

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