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Things are heating up betweenKendall JennerandBen Simmons.
TheKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar, 23, and the Philadelphia 76ers player, 22, stepped out in New York City on Thursday for a casual dinner date at Cipriani.
The supermodel wore a navy blue t-shirt with a pair of black pants and a matching black puffer coat for the evening out. The NBA player also opted for a low-key ensemble, choosing a pair of white pants, a white t-shirt and a denim jacket.
Throughout their dinner, Jenner was seen cuddling up to Simmons and kissing his face, according toTMZ, which published a photo of Jenner wrapping her arm around Simmons.
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The following day, during Friday’s episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jenner went on to confirm the pair have been dating for quite some time now.
After asking Jenner about her love of basketball, the television host showed the supermodel a photo of herselfsitting courtsideat one of the NBA player’s games.
“See there you are, but there’s a guy in front of you, I can hardly see you,” DeGeneres jokingly remarked, referring to Simmons. “Who’s that guy in the way?”
“I’m not so sure,” Jenner said with a laugh.
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“So obviously you’re dating this guy who’s on the 76ers,” DeGeneres remarked. “How long have you been dating him?”
With a huge smile on her face, Jenner replied, “For a bit now.”
DeGeneres went on to ask the reality star whether her mom approved of the relationship.
Jenner was first romantically linked to the Australian basketball star last summer, but they appeared to cool things off going into the fall before Jenner began beingphotographed at his gamesagain, starting in November.
Since then, the supermodel has frequently beenphotographed cheering him on, often alongside the athlete’s mom Julie.
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During one such game last year, the pair seemed to get along, as the reality star was photographedlaughing and smilingwith Julie.
Jenner and Simmons’ affection has been apparent off the court as well. In January, after Jenner shared a behind-the-scenes look at a sexy swimsuit photo shoot for her collection Kendall + Kylie, Simmons left anincredibly flirty comment, writing, “Come here…”
Turning up the heat, Jenner replied with a racing car emoji — seemingly implying she’s on the way.
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Simmons previously showed off his fondness for the model last December.
source: people.com
