Tate McRae, the ‘Sports Car’ hitmaker, and NHL star Jack Hughes made headlines for spending time (and holding hands). However, the rumoured couple broke up before they could confirm their budding romance and join the list of singer-athlete couples. While the reports cannot confirm who pulled the plug, the pair does seem to have moved on from the unfortunate chapter.Here’s a closer look at the breakup of Tate McRae and Jack Hughes.
Tate McRae and Jack Hughes split up
Tate McRae and Jack Hughes shook goodbye handshakes before the romance started fluttering in Hollywood. According to a Page Six report, the New Jersey Devils centre called off their relationship after noticing ‘red flags’ and has started dating other people. Sources close to the singer claimed she ended the relationship, according to the outlet. The romance reportedly brewed after the NHL athlete slid into her DMs. “They started casually seeing each other late last year, so it’s still new, but they are exclusively seeing each other,” US Weekly stated in March 2026.
Tate McRae’s headlines of being a MAGA
The split comes after Tate McRae was asked about the speculation of being a MAGA supporter. Fans questioned her dating choice after Hughes and his fellow Team USA members spoke with US President Donald J. Trump after winning a gold medal in the Olympics this February. Moreover, the team laughed as the Republican made a disparaging joke about the women’s hockey team, which also earned a dazzling gold medal, per Page Six.“I like to say my piece through organisations I support and the environment that I have on tour. I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support. And I hope that my fans can see that through the things that I’m putting my energy towards,” Tate said to Variety when questioned about the allegations. The outlet had reported on her donations to an LGBTQ youth nonprofit and to the Global Fund for Women.Meanwhile, Tate McRae and Jack Hughes have not given an official statement about their relationship.
