Pop star Tate McRae, 23, and NHL star Jack Hughes, 25, have ended their relationship after a few months of dating, according to Page Six. The high-profile split comes amid conflicting reports over who initiated the breakup and follows a recent political controversy involving the New Jersey Devils forward.
Conflicting Accounts Surrounding the Breakup
Sources close to the 25-year-old hockey player told Page Six that Hughes was the one who ended the romance after noticing “red flags.” According to those pals, Hughes has already moved on and is dating other people. Conversely, sources speaking on behalf of McRae insisted to Page Six that the “Exes” singer was the one who pulled the plug.
Representatives for the exes did not comment on their split.
How the Romance Began
The pair first sparked romance rumors last winter when they were spotted together on multiple occasions in New York City. According to Us Weekly, Hughes pursued the singer by sliding into her direct messages. By March, a source confirmed to the publication that the two had been casually seeing each other late last year before transitioning to an exclusive relationship.
During their time together, McRae was frequently spotted cheering from the stands at Hughes’s hockey games. The duo also grabbed attention when spies caught them looking flirty during a dinner date at Anton’s in the West Village.
Did you know? Tate McRae rose to musical prominence with hits like “Exes” and recently accepted the Triple Threat Award at the Power of Young Hollywood event hosted by Variety.
Recent Political Controversy and Public Reaction
Speculation regarding trouble in the relationship intensified this week after McRae became entangled in a social media controversy. The backlash occurred after Hughes and his New Jersey Devils teammates were seen laughing at a joke made by President Donald Trump during a phone call congratulating the team on their Olympic win.
McRae addressed the surrounding noise in a subsequent interview with Variety. She told the publication that she prefers to express her values through organizations she supports and the environment she fosters on tour. Over her career, McRae has supported LGBTQ+ youth nonprofits like The Trevor Project and female empowerment groups such as the Global Fund for Women.
“I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support,” McRae told Variety. “And I hope that my fans can see that through the things that I’m putting my energy towards.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Tate McRae and Jack Hughes start dating?
The pair began casually seeing each other late last year after Jack Hughes initially contacted Tate McRae by sliding into her DMs, according to sources who spoke with Us Weekly.
Who broke up the relationship?
Reports regarding the split are contradictory. Sources close to Hughes told Page Six that he ended things due to “red flags,” while sources close to McRae claimed she was the one who called it quits.
Did either Tate McRae or Jack Hughes release an official statement?
No. Reps for the exes did not comment on their split.
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