After months of whispers and “is-it-or-isn’t-it” rumors, we finally have the answer you’ve all been waiting for. Pop sensation Tate McRae and Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes are officially a couple!
The exclusive details of how this power couple went from Instagram DMs to exclusive status.
So, how did it all begin? According to an insider, the spark was ignited when Jack reached out to Tate on Instagram. What started as a casual conversation late last year has blossomed into a full-blown romance.
While the relationship is still relatively new, sources confirm they are now exclusively seeing each other. Tate reportedly thinks Jack is a “really cool guy,” and she’s been having a blast supporting his career. If you saw her at the Prudential Center in New York back in December 2025, you weren’t imagining things—she was there to cheer on her man!
It’s been a whirlwind season for both. Jack recently made Olympic history by scoring the overtime goal that secured the gold medal for Team USA against Canada. Talk about a high-pressure win!
The insider says that while their schedules are packed, they are making it work. With the hockey season wrapping up next month, the couple is hoping to log some serious quality time together. Tate has been a constant presence at his games, proving she’s his number one fan right now.
Tate is no stranger to the spotlight. She’s been busy herself, wrapping up her Miss Possessive tour in November and stunning fans on the cover of Rolling Stone just a month later.
Of course, fans know this isn’t her first high-profile relationship. She previously dated The Kid LAROI in 2024 and NHL player Cole Sillinger from 2021 to 2023. In fact, many believe her hit “It’s Okay, I’m Okay” was inspired by her athlete ex. But it looks like she’s found a new rhythm with Hughes.
It’s incredible to see how far Tate has come. From her breakout in 2016, placing third on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, to signing with RCA in 2019 and dropping three studio albums, she is a certified icon. Pairing her global pop success with Jack’s Olympic legacy? We might just have the most talented couple of 2026.
What do you think of this new pairing? Are you Team Tate and Jack? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
