Taylor Swift's fans are in a frenzy after spotting her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn cozying up with Kendall Jenner at the 4th Annual Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala in Los Angeles. The sighting has sparked wild speculation that a romance could be brewing between the two-and Swifties aren't thrilled.
The buzz began when Alwyn, who ended his six-year relationship with Swift in April 2023, was photographed smiling alongside Jenner and another one of Swift's exes, Patrick Schwarzenegger. Fans' suspicions grew even stronger when they noticed that Alwyn had liked Jenner's Instagram post from the event.
For Swift's fans, this connection feels like stirring an old pot of drama. After all, Taylor's infamous feud with Kendall's sister Kim Kardashian-rooted in the fallout from the rapper Kanye West-still looms large in the pop culture landscape.
Pouring gasoline on the fire
Swifties quickly took to social media to express their disbelief, with one TikTok user exclaiming, "This would drive so many people crazy! Joe dating a KarJenner? It's like mixing gasoline and fire."
The intrigue doesn't stop there-Jenner herself has been caught up in some romantic drama lately. In September, rumors swirled that she was rekindling things with NBA star Devin Booker. The two were spotted enjoying a cozy dinner in Miami, fueling speculation that their on-and-off relationship wasn't quite over.
Adding to the gossip, the celebrity blog DeuxMoi recently hinted that Jenner had spent time with Booker earlier this month while he was on the Phoenix Suns' injury reserve list. Fans believe Jenner's latest Instagram post was snapped in Arizona, further suggesting she was with Booker during his downtime.
Are we on the verge of a fanbase war?
Jenner and Booker previously dated from 2020 to late 2022, before she began seeing rapper Bad Bunny in early 2023. That relationship reportedly ended quietly in December. Now, with Alwyn and Jenner's gala encounter making headlines, fans are left wondering: Is this a rebound, a PR stunt, or something more serious?
If a romance between Alwyn and Jenner blossoms, it will undoubtedly send shockwaves through both the Swiftie fandom and the KarJenner fanbase. After all, in the tangled web of celebrity relationships, few things are as thrilling-or volatile-as a new romance with ties to past drama.