The chokehold that media-mogul Kim Kardashian and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson’s rumoured relationship has on social media is quite strong. Fans and pop culture addicts alike took to Twitter and Instagram to discuss whether the unlikely duo is actually a couple.

The first interactions between the two resulted from Kardashian’s appearance on SNL this past month, as the two shared an onscreen kiss spoofing Jasmine and Aladdin from the hit Disney film “Aladdin.”

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The high-profile celebrities shocked fans when they were spotted clutching hands on a roller coaster in southern California only days before Halloween. Although they attended the park with family and friends, including Kardashian’s sister Kourtney Kardashian and her new fiance Travis Barker, spectators couldn’t help but notice the snugness between the two.

Days after, Kardashian flew to Davidson’s home city in Staten Island for a private dining experience at a local pizzeria. The next day, the duo joined friends for yet another meal out, arriving together before the rest of the group.

Kardashian recently filed for divorce from “Donda” album-maker Kanye West, after six years and four children together. Davidson is her first potential romantic interest since the divorce.

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Like the rest of the world, UM students had their own feelings about the matter.

Jodi Kain, a senior majoring in business law and political science, heard about the rumours and doesn’t see Davidson integrating into Kardashian’s family life.

“I’ve heard the rumours on Tik Tok and social media but I highly doubt they’re true,” Kain said. “I don’t think Kim would choose Pete Davidson after her divorce. Although, the man does seem to put some sort of spell on women. I have no idea how he pulls all of these baddies. I don’t see him stepping into a father role with Kim’s family so I don’t think it’s more than a fling.”

Alex Walch, a junior Spanish and international studies major, spoke about why he thinks Davidson may have gone on dates with Kardashian.

“Pete Davidson seems to make people laugh and has an interesting look to him,” Walch said. “So for any woman who has had too many overconfident and perfect looking men who may have not been funny at all, he is the perfect match. For someone like Kardashian who is getting out of a serious relationship with a …….

Source: https://www.themiamihurricane.com/2021/11/11/are-kim-kardashian-and-pete-davidson-dating/