Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian appeared to end weeks of speculation surrounding their rumoured romance by making a public appearance together at the Super Bowl.
The relationship might have been all but confirmed last week when the A-listers were photographed at a luxury hotel in the Cotswolds, but the pair sent tongues wagging on Sunday evening.
The seven-time F1 world champion and the reality TV mogul sent tongues were spotted by NBC cameras attending the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in California.
The lovers were caught deep in conversation as the game played out in front of them, with lip-reading expert Nicola Hickling telling the Daily Mail Hamilton is already considering taking the relationship to the next level, with a family introduction on the cards.
‘No I don’t take just any girl to my mom, I mean you’re gonna meet someday, she is very excited to see you,’ Hamilton informed Kim, according to Hickling, who is the founder of LipReader.
Hickling also noted that Kim appeared to ‘shuffle uncomfortably in her seat’ and covered her face ‘before replying with a simple okay.’
Body language expert, Judi James, meanwhile, couldn’t help but admire the way in which Kim brought her flirting A-game to the table in such a public environment.
She said: Firstly, there is the pose that registers undivided attention between them, which is a form of non-verbal stroke when you’re on a date,’ James said, dissecting their interaction.
‘Kim actually leans back to take in Lewis visually as he speaks and this flattering “stroke” produces a “purr” response from him which is visible in the way his facial features soften and he talks through a smile of pleasure.’
James noted that, ‘Kim adds to the flirting when the tip of her tongue appears at the side of her mouth. This is usually seen as a gesture of playful desire or interest.’
‘But then she seems to switch to a very smart technique of intense interest followed by distraction, suddenly looking away after bathing Lewis in her interested gaze.’
Kardashian was married to rapper Ye – formerly known as Kanye West – until 2022, while Hamilton’s past high-profile romances include singer and Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger.
The star-studded event was packed with famous faces both on and off the field, with rappers Jay-Z and Travis Scott, Justin and Hailey Bieber, actor and director Adam Sandler, Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce and actress Sophia Vergara all spotted in the crowd.
Guardians Of The Galaxy actor Chris Pratt and legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi introduced their beloved teams, the Seahawks and Patriots, as they took to the field.
Also watching the game was Robert Irwin, the recent winner of Dancing With The Stars, who shared on X that it was his first-ever NFL game.
‘I’ve just realised this is not only my first Super Bowl, this is my first NFL game,’ he said.
‘Are they all like this? This is crazy.’
Bad Bunny’s half-time show also saw a glitzy crowd, with Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin joining the performance, alongside appearances from Cardi B, Karol G and Pedro Pascal.
The Seahawks were ultimately crowned Super Bowl champions, winning 29-13.