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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Go Public With Romance

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were photographed holding hands in public for the first time after a romantic London dinner, marking a new level of openness in their relationship.

Eleni Papadaki-Van Der Merwe Staff Writer

AUGUST 25, 2026 AT 12:00 AM

The couple was spotted displaying affection following a romantic dinner at ChinaTang Restaurant in London on Friday evening, signaling a new level of openness about their relationship.

Jenner, 30, appeared in an elegant light gray minidress accessorized with black sunglasses, a black handbag and heels for the occasion. Elordi, 29, wore a navy pinstripe suit paired with black dress shoes and sunglasses.

The dinner followed the “Saltburn” actor’s solo appearance on the red carpet at the world premiere of his latest film, “The Dog Stars.”

From Private to Public

While the pair have been photographed together numerous times since romantic rumors surfaced in April, this marks their first public display of physical affection. Sources close to the couple have indicated their relationship has progressed significantly in recent months.

The two were previously seen together in June at Brisbane Airport after visiting Elordi’s Australian hometown to celebrate his birthday. At that time, an insider revealed to the publication that the couple had made their relationship official and that Jenner sees long-term potential with the Oscar-nominated actor.

The source characterized the pair as essentially inseparable since beginning their romance, noting they are in the phase where they want to spend all their time together and matters have become quite serious.

Initial Hesitation Overcome

According to earlier reports, the “Kardashians” reality television star initially had reservations about pursuing a romantic relationship with the “Euphoria” actor due to their existing friendship. The two have known each other for years and move in overlapping social circles.

The relationship reportedly began with encouragement from mutual friends Justin and Hailey Bieber, who facilitated the pairing at Justin’s Coachella afterparty in April. That gathering marked the first occasion the duo was observed in an intimate encounter.

A subsequent romantic trip to Hawaii in the weeks following Coachella reportedly accelerated the relationship’s development. Sources indicated at the time that Jenner had not anticipated developing such strong feelings so rapidly, but that the Hawaiian getaway significantly deepened their connection and transformed what might have remained casual into something far more substantial.

With information from New York Post

Eleni Papadaki-Van Der Merwe

She was born in 1986 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is the granddaughter of an immigrant from Crete who settled in the Greek community of Johannesburg (one of the largest in Africa). She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg and a master’s degree in Journalism from Rhodes University in Grahamstown. She began her career at English-language media outlets in Johannesburg, covering politics and economics, with a focus on issues related to migration and the diaspora. She moved to Athens in 2015 to “return to her roots,” initially to pursue graduate studies, and has remained there permanently. She is married to an Afrikaner; they have two children and live in the southern suburbs of Athens.

From Private to Public

Initial Hesitation Overcome