Fresh speculation surrounds the relationship status of pop sensation Tate McRae and ice hockey star Jack Hughes after the pair were seen enjoying another public outing in New York City this week.
Smiles and Casual Style on NYC Streets
The singer, 22, and the American athlete, 24, were photographed looking relaxed and happy as they walked together on Monday. McRae, who parted ways with Australian rapper The Kid Laroi five months ago, opted for a chic yet casual ensemble featuring a stylish black trench coat and distressed wide-leg jeans, accessorised with a yellow baseball cap and a tan leather Chloé handbag. Hughes kept warm in a padded coat layered over a beige quarter-zip sweater.
A Supportive Presence in the Stands
The sighting comes hot on the heels of eagle-eyed fans spotting McRae in attendance at Jack Hughes's hockey game just one day prior. On Sunday night, she was seen in the players' box at the Prudential Center in New Jersey to watch the New Jersey Devils, the team Hughes plays for, take on the Buffalo Sabres.
This was a significant game for the centre, marking his first return to the ice since November 12 after being sidelined for 18 games with a finger injury. McRae appeared to be a good luck charm, as Hughes scored a goal, though the Devils ultimately lost 3-1. Fans quickly shared social media posts about her presence, and adding to the intrigue, Jack's brother Quinn Hughes, a player for the Vancouver Canucks, 'liked' an Instagram post about Tate being at the game.
Rumours Continue to Swirl
Romance rumours between the pop star and the athlete, who is currently signed to a lucrative eight-year, $64million contract with the Devils, first began circulating last month. They were reportedly seen having dinner together in New York City's West Village, with a source noting the athlete seemed nervous.
While Tate McRae is known as an avid NHL fan and has been linked to hockey players in the past—including Columbus Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger from late 2021 to early 2023—the recent series of sightings has intensified public curiosity about her connection with Jack Hughes. Neither party has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship.
