Kendall Jenner has sent the internet into a frenzy after reigniting speculation about her romantic status with a flirty and suggestive Instagram exchange with former boyfriend Devin Booker. This intriguing online interaction comes just days after the model appeared to poke fun at her history with NBA stars in her debut Super Bowl commercial, creating a perfect storm of celebrity gossip.
Playful Banter Sparks Fan Theories
The thirty-year-old model raised eyebrows across social media platforms when she directly replied to a comment from the Phoenix Suns basketball star on an Instagram post shared by the popular account Comments By Celebs. The post in question featured a clip from Jenner's recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, setting the stage for their unexpected public dialogue.
Booker, aged twenty-nine, initiated the exchange with a teasing remark, commenting: 'I bet a million the Seahawks get that ring before you do,' while tagging Jenner directly in the post. The reality television star wasted absolutely no time in firing back with a pointed response, replying: 'how's the ankle?' This clever reference immediately sent fans and followers into a speculative frenzy about their current relationship status.
Escalating Chemistry and Public Reaction
The Phoenix Suns player then escalated their playful banter with a cheeky response of his own, writing: 'come rub it,' prompting followers to flood the comments section with theories that the former couple's undeniable chemistry may not be entirely extinguished. This public back-and-forth has captivated audiences, with many questioning whether this indicates a potential rekindling of their on-again, off-again relationship that spanned from 2020 to 2022.
Neither Jenner nor Booker has publicly addressed the meaning behind their Instagram exchange, leaving fans to draw their own conclusions from the suggestive nature of their comments. The pair were last romantically linked in 2023 before quietly going their separate ways once again, making this recent interaction particularly noteworthy for celebrity watchers.
Super Bowl Commercial Adds Context
This playful social media exchange arrives on the heels of Jenner's recent Super Bowl commercial for Fanatics Sportsbook, which humorously trolled her athlete exes in a widely discussed advertisement. While the commercial didn't mention any names explicitly, viewers were quick to connect the dots, noting that Jenner has previously been romantically linked to multiple professional basketball players throughout her dating history.
In the advertisement, Jenner deadpanned: 'Haven't you heard? The internet says I'm cursed,' as a rose adorning her teacup dramatically wilted and died mid-sip. The commercial leaned fully into the mythology surrounding her dating history, with Jenner quipping that 'any basketball player who dates me kind of hits a rough patch,' before striking a match and tossing it into a basket overflowing with basketball jerseys.
Commercial Highlights and Symbolism
At one particularly memorable moment, Jenner sauntered through a lavish mansion lined with portraits of herself alongside former flames, their faces conspicuously ripped out, as she teased: 'While the world has been talking about it, I've been betting on it.' The model continued her tongue-in-cheek tour of luxury, from cruising in a sleek sports car to boarding a private jet, crediting each indulgence to a different ex's supposed downfall.
Jenner declared it was time to 'bet on something new... football players,' encouraging viewers to place wagers on the Super Bowl via Fanatics Sportsbook. As the commercial concluded with the model toasting with champagne aboard a private jet, she delivered the final punchline: 'The Kardashian curse - it's not even my last name.' This marked Jenner's first-ever Super Bowl advertisement, scheduled to air during the halftime show.
Historical Context and Family Connections
Jenner has previously been romantically linked to a substantial list of professional athletes beyond Booker, including Blake Griffin, Ben Simmons, Jordan Clarkson, Kyle Kuzma, D'Angelo Russell, and Chandler Parsons. Most recently, the model has been linked to Bad Bunny, who is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, adding another layer to the timing of these developments.
The commercial also nods to a family inside joke years in the making. During season three of the family's Hulu reality show, sister Kim Kardashian famously roasted Jenner by wearing a T-shirt reading 'Kendall Starting Five,' complete with photos of several NBA players she's dated throughout her romantic history.
Personal Reflections on Public Relationships
In 2021, Jenner reflected on her decision to keep her relationships out of the spotlight after witnessing her 'older sisters go through marriages and relationships and break-ups and do them pretty publicly.' While appearing on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion special, she insisted she doesn't 'only date basketball players,' but admitted she is a genuine fan of the sport and is 'not ashamed' to have a particular type when it comes to romantic partners.
This combination of a high-profile commercial addressing her dating history followed immediately by a flirty public exchange with a notable ex-boyfriend has created substantial buzz across entertainment news platforms. The timing suggests either careful coordination or remarkable coincidence, leaving audiences eagerly awaiting any further developments in this unfolding celebrity narrative.
