From cozy NYC dates to cryptic comments—here's what we know so far.
While 2025 was a whirlwind of celebrity breakups, a new couple has quietly emerged from the drama. Tate McRae appears to have moved on from her ex, The Kid LAROI, and is now linked to NHL sensation Jack Hughes—yep, that Jack Hughes, the one who scored the gold-winning goal for Team USA at the 2026 Olympics and famously lost his two front teeth in the process.
But here’s the kicker: Tate and Jack are keeping things super low-key. No glamorous red carpet appearances, no cute Instagram posts together, and definitely no grand declarations of love. Just a few whispers, some sightings, and a whole lot of speculation.
So, for those who are just joining the conversation, let’s break down the timeline of this rumored romance.
November 2025: The First Sighting
It all kicked off in the bustling streets of New York City. Tate was seen enjoying what appeared to be a super cozy date with Jack at Anton's—and guess what? Deuxmoi snagged the exclusive photos to back it up.
An eyewitness shared that "the entire restaurant was staring" at the couple. As for Jack, he "seemed a bit nervous, like he was glancing around a lot when they first settled in."
Was it just first date nerves? Or maybe the weight of being seen with a global pop star? Either way, the rumor mill was definitely in overdrive.
December 2025: Game Day Support
The following day, the duo was seen strolling through NYC together—casual and laid-back, but there was no mistaking that they were definitely together.
January 2026: Birthday Celebrations
The sightings just keep coming! Tate and Jack were spotted together once more, this time toasting a teammate's birthday in Hoboken, New Jersey. If you're starting to mingle with your potential partner's circle of friends, it definitely shows that things are heating up!
February 2026: "Officially" Dating?
So, according to a source who chatted with Deuxmoi, Jack and Tate are now "officially dating." But hey, let’s not get too carried away—it's Deuxmoi we're talking about. Still, when you hear it from multiple sources, it definitely raises an eyebrow.
But here’s the fun part—how did they meet? The scoop is that Jack slid into her DMs on Instagram to kick off their conversation. Talk about a classic 2026 love story: a little DM action leading to a romance with a pop star!
The source also mentioned, "She thinks he’s a really cool guy, and they’ve been having a blast together. She’s been super supportive of his career and loves going to the games to cheer him on."
And what’s next for them?
The couple—whatever they are—was spotted in Sea Girt, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend. Nothing too dramatic, just two people enjoying a holiday together.
Both Tate and Jack made appearances at Michael Rubin's annual White Party in the Hamptons. But here’s the twist—they were photographed in the same group chatting, yet they didn’t exactly look like a couple. A few weeks later, they both showed up at the World Cup Final after-party at The Twenty Two, but arrived separately. A source later told Deuxmoi, "I’m not sure who ended things, but I was at a party Saturday, and they weren’t hanging out together, even though they were both there."
Stay tuned—because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from this saga, it’s that this couple (or ex-couple? or maybe-couple?) keeps us on our toes.
What do you think—are Tate and Jack still together, or has this ship sailed? Drop your thoughts below!
March 2026: The DM Origin Story
An insider from Us Weekly shared some juicy details: Tate and Jack started casually seeing each other late last year and have since become "exclusively seeing each other."But here’s the fun part—how did they meet? The scoop is that Jack slid into her DMs on Instagram to kick off their conversation. Talk about a classic 2026 love story: a little DM action leading to a romance with a pop star!
The source also mentioned, "She thinks he’s a really cool guy, and they’ve been having a blast together. She’s been super supportive of his career and loves going to the games to cheer him on."
And what’s next for them?
"They’re managing to make it work during this hectic season, but they’re hoping to carve out more time together next month when his season wraps up. Tate thinks he’s really sweet, and things are going well so far." May 2026: Memorial Day Weekend
The couple—whatever they are—was spotted in Sea Girt, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend. Nothing too dramatic, just two people enjoying a holiday together.
June 2026: Trouble in Paradise?
Uh-oh! A Deuxmoi insider claimed to have seen Jack hanging out with "his hockey buddies at Chez Margaux," where he was reportedly "acting very single." Cue the breakup rumors! July 2026: Separate Arrivals, Same PartiesBoth Tate and Jack made appearances at Michael Rubin's annual White Party in the Hamptons. But here’s the twist—they were photographed in the same group chatting, yet they didn’t exactly look like a couple. A few weeks later, they both showed up at the World Cup Final after-party at The Twenty Two, but arrived separately. A source later told Deuxmoi, "I’m not sure who ended things, but I was at a party Saturday, and they weren’t hanging out together, even though they were both there."
August 2026: Tate Finally Speaks
In a recent chat with Variety, Tate was asked point-blank about the swirling rumors regarding her and Jack. Her answer? A bit mysterious.
"I try to keep my relationships as sacred and private as possible. I love the people in my life. They love me. You just try to keep that circle as positive and supportive as possible. And the outside noise, I can't do anything about that. Focusing my energy on something that I can't control, it just puts me in a bad mood."
She didn’t really confirm or deny anything—she just kind of floated in the moment.
On the other hand, Jack has kept quiet about it all, but he did share with E! News last month, "I'm a pretty normal guy. I'm just doing my thing—hanging with my family, my friends. Being who I am and that's about it."
"I try to keep my relationships as sacred and private as possible. I love the people in my life. They love me. You just try to keep that circle as positive and supportive as possible. And the outside noise, I can't do anything about that. Focusing my energy on something that I can't control, it just puts me in a bad mood."
She didn’t really confirm or deny anything—she just kind of floated in the moment.
On the other hand, Jack has kept quiet about it all, but he did share with E! News last month, "I'm a pretty normal guy. I'm just doing my thing—hanging with my family, my friends. Being who I am and that's about it."
Where Do They Stand Now?
To be honest? It’s a bit of a mystery. Their recent solo outings and vague comments have sparked chatter that they might have split. But neither has officially said they broke up—or even acknowledged they were together in the first place. What's Next?Stay tuned—because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from this saga, it’s that this couple (or ex-couple? or maybe-couple?) keeps us on our toes.
Quick Summary
| Date | What Happened |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Cozy NYC date at Anton's |
| Dec 2025 | Tate attends Jack's Devils game; spotted together in NYC |
| Jan 2026 | Seen at teammate's birthday in Hoboken |
| Feb 2026 | Source says they're "officially dating" |
| Mar 2026 | Us Weekly confirms exclusivity; Jack slid into DMs |
| May 2026 | Memorial Day weekend in Sea Girt |
| Jun 2026 | Jack spotted "acting very single" |
| Jul 2026 | Separate arrivals at Hamptons party and World Cup after-party |
| Aug 2026 | Tate's cryptic Variety interview |
What do you think—are Tate and Jack still together, or has this ship sailed? Drop your thoughts below!
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