Access Hollywood's Scott Evans Turns Home Into Hit Talk Show 'House Guest'

The entertainment host's viral internet talk show is now up for two NAACP Image Awards.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Scott Evans, the entertainment host for Access Hollywood, decided to create his own home-based internet talk show called "House Guest" in 2024. The show, which features Evans hosting celebrities like former Vice President Kamala Harris and Tina Knowles for meals and conversations, has become a viral hit, garnering millions of views and earning nominations for two NAACP Image Awards.

Why it matters

Evans' decision to create "House Guest" reflects a growing trend of entertainers and public figures leveraging digital platforms to connect with audiences in more intimate, unscripted ways. The show's success highlights the appetite for content that offers a balance to the negativity often found online, as Evans aimed to provide.

The details

Evans launched "House Guest" in 2024 after hosting informal gatherings and meals at his Los Angeles home for industry friends and contacts. Recognizing the positive energy of these gatherings, Evans decided to turn the concept into a web series, bringing on comedian friend Kevin Fredericks to film a test episode. The response was overwhelmingly positive, leading Evans to continue developing the show, which features him hosting a wide range of guests, from former Vice President Kamala Harris to singer Kelly Rowland, for relaxed conversations over home-cooked meals.

  • Evans launched "House Guest" in 2024.
  • The show's test episode was filmed for Juneteenth 2024.
  • In 2026, "House Guest" received nominations for two NAACP Image Awards.

The players

Scott Evans

The entertainment host for Access Hollywood who created and hosts the viral internet talk show "House Guest".

Kamala Harris

The former Vice President of the United States, who appeared as a guest on "House Guest".

Tina Knowles

The mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, who also appeared as a guest on "House Guest".

Kevin Fredericks

A comedian who collaborated with Evans to test the "House Guest" concept.

Kelly Rowland

The singer who appeared as a recent guest on "House Guest".

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What they’re saying

“I believe my purpose in life is to amplify, and to encourage people to be a little bit more of themselves.”

— Scott Evans, Host, House Guest (PEOPLE)

“What I see so easily online is negativity. I was like, 'Okay, cool, there's already enough of that. How could I offer something as a balance to that?'”

— Scott Evans, Host, House Guest (PEOPLE)

“To see House Guest nominated alongside mentors, icons, examples in this business, huge shows like The View, and knowing it's just me and [my partner] who put this show together, that is an incredible feeling.”

— Scott Evans, Host, House Guest (PEOPLE)

What’s next

Evans and his partner plan to continue developing "House Guest" and exploring opportunities to take the show to the next level, while Evans maintains his role on Access Hollywood.

The takeaway

Scott Evans' success in creating the viral hit "House Guest" demonstrates the power of leveraging digital platforms to connect with audiences in a more intimate, unscripted way, offering a balance to the negativity often found online and highlighting the appetite for content that amplifies and encourages people to be more of themselves.