The sparks between Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are only getting stronger!
Kendall has been spotted out on a romantic evening with her new partner, Elordi, amid growing rumors about their relationship.
The high-profile pair showcased a very close connection during a recent dinner date in a wealthy California neighborhood. However, the public outing arrives alongside intense speculation from industry insiders regarding the underlying motivations behind their new romance.
The 30-year-old runway star and the 28-year-old Oscar-nominated actor enjoyed a late-night meal together on Sunday evening in Montecito, California, the same area where the television personality purchased a six-acre equestrian property for $23 million last year.
Inside the restaurant, the couple stood close to each other while joined by another pair for the evening.
According to an eyewitness, Jenner was “very affectionate” with her new partner, wrapping her arm around him and playfully touching his hair as they dined late into the night, per Daily Mail.
The cozy display follows recent reports that suggested the actor might have an alternative motive for pursuing a relationship with a member of the famous family. Sources claim he is highly driven by fame and is actively trying to establish himself as the ultimate leading man in film and television.
Insiders also noted that if this pairing develops into a long-term relationship, it would mark a significant elevation from his previous romance with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, whose public standing suffered due to the college admissions scandal.
The Couple Recently Went On Vacation Together
The cozy California dinner date between the two comes shortly after they were spotted in Hawaii on vacation.
According to The Blast, an insider revealed that the tropical vacation completely accelerated their bond, making their emotional connection significantly stronger and much more serious than the runway model had originally anticipated.
Sources also noted that Jenner did not expect to develop such deep feelings for her new partner so quickly, but the island vacation completely changed the dynamic for the couple.
“They got super close on that trip, and it definitely made their connection stronger. It’s becoming a lot more serious than she expected,” the source noted. The insider added that she is “really happy right now and loves how easy things feel.”
The Two Have Reportedly Been Seeing Each Other For A While
The serious nature of their relationship after the tropical vacation makes perfect sense, given the secret history of their romance.
Although the public only recently witnessed their connection when they were seen kissing at Justin Bieber’s Coachella post-show party, the pair has reportedly been together for a much longer period.
The Daily Mail reported that the supermodel and the actor have already been dating for more than two months, having officially become an item back in early February.
A source noted, “They have been together for a couple of months already, and it’s going well.”
Kylie Jenner Reportedly Sparked The High-Profile Match
Their bonding was heavily aided by the fact that both stars spent considerable time in Los Angeles at the start of the year. Surprisingly, it was Kylie Jenner who reportedly played matchmaker for the couple.
She spent time around the actor during the award season marathon, where he was nominated for “Frankenstein” and her partner, Timothée Chalamet, was nominated for “Marty Supreme.”
The younger sibling reportedly took a liking to him and encouraged her sister to pursue the romance, per The Blast. Although the runway star had been friends with the actor for years and hesitated to move him out of the friend zone, her sister’s dominant energy pushed her to take the leap.
This strategy worked perfectly, as the four of them reportedly grew incredibly close during early dates hosted at the model’s house near Beverly Hills, where the new couple realized they got along well.
Jacob Elordi Faced Backlash Over Festival Absence
The gradual development of Kendall’s and Elordi’s romance away from the spotlight has now drawn unexpected attention to the actor’s professional schedule.
The actor raised eyebrows after pulling out of the Cannes Film Festival amid widespread reports that he was recovering from a broken foot. At the time, the public assumed the star was sidelined by a legitimate injury that legally prevented him from traveling to France for the prestigious cinematic gathering.
However, public reaction shifted very quickly after new photos emerged showing him vacationing in Hawaii with his new girlfriend, The Blast reported.
The actor appeared entirely carefree during the tropical getaway, and critics online immediately focused on the fact that there was no visible orthopedic boot, cast, or any sign of a recovery. This led to backlash from fans who began to question the genuineness of the actor’s actions.
