Pete Davidson is pulling out all the stops to woo Kim Kardashian, including wining and dining her in his hometown of Staten Island on Tuesday.
In a surprising turn of events since her split with rapper Kanye West earlier this year, the 40-year-old reality star reportedly enjoyed a meal with the SNL star, 27
The pair - who are said to be 'just friends right now' - enjoyed a secret dinner date at one of his favorite pizzerias, Campania restaurant, last night, according to TMZ.
Venturing out of Manhattan: Pete Davidson is pulling out all the stops to impress Kim Kardashian, including a date in Staten Island
To ensure their privacy, the mom-of-four and actor entered through the backdoors, before indulging in a few decadent Italian dishes.
The outing comes after shocking the world when they shared a kiss during a skit, last month, as she hosted Saturday Night Live.
On Friday, they fueled romance rumors after they were seen holding hands on a ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
Impressive: In a surprising turn of events since her split with rapper Kanye West earlier this year, the reality star reportedly enjoyed a 'secret' date with the SNL star, 27; pictured last year
The two are said to be enjoying each other's company, according to a new report from People on Tuesday.
A source for the publication said the two stars 'have chemistry' and are having 'fun' together.
'Pete can be super charming and Kim loves the attention,' an insider added.
Hometown spot: The pair - who are said to be 'just friends right now' - enjoyed a secret dinner date at one of his favorite pizzerias, Campania restaurant, last night, according to TMZ
Dinner: To ensure their privacy, the mom-of-four and actor entered through the backdoors, before indulging in a few decadent Italian dishes
Change of scenery: The inside of Campania Restaurants is pictured
Kim filed for divorce from husband Kanye West in February after almost seven years of marriage and seems primed to finally enjoy the single life.
The source for People said: 'She is having fun and enjoying life. Her focus is still on her kids and work, but you can tell that she is ready to date.
'She is very happy and in a good place. She has moved on from Kanye and feels it's for the best,' they noted.
Locked lips: Eyebrows were first raised when the two kissed on the lips during an early October SNL skit when she played Princess Jasmine and he Aladdin as the sat on a flying carpet
Previously, People reported he and Kim simply 'hang in the same circles so they will be together from time to time.'
'It's just friends hanging out,' a source said of their double date with Kim's newly-engaged sister Kourtney and Travis Barker at Knott's Berry Park on Friday.
She shares her four children North, eight, Saint, five, Chicago, three, and and two-year-old Psalm with her estranged husband.
Quite the honor: This comes after a day after Kim arrived in Pete's hometown of New York City as she accepted the WSJ. Innovator Award at a glitzy event on Monday night
The report comes a day after Kim arrived in Pete's hometown to accept the WSJ. Innovator Award at a glitzy event on Monday night in New York City.
Her rumored love interest has also landed back in Manhattan to prepare for this week's episode of Saturday Night Live, according to PageSix.
Adding fuel to the fire, they are both single at the moment, following his breakup with Phoebe Dynevor in August, after five months of dating.
He's back! Her rumored love interest Pete Davidson has also landed back in Manhattan to prepare for this week's episode of Saturday Night Live , according to PageSix
Their split occurred just a month after putting on a loved-up display at Wimbledon.
A source claimed that the former lovebirds called it quits after trying to make things work long distance 'put a strain' on their relationship.
A source told The Sun: 'Pete and Phoebe's romance was a real whirlwind and from the start they were both totally committed.
'It was wild while it lasted... But the distance has put a strain on them. They will remain close but unless something drastic changes their relationship won't recover.'
Most recent girlfriend: Adding fuel to the fire, they are both single at the moment, following his breakup with Phoebe Dynevor in August, after five months of dating; seen in July
The source continued that both of the stars have very busy schedules at the moment, with Phoebe filming Bridgerton series two in the UK and Pete working on Saturday Night Live in the US as well as filming a movie called Meet Cute.
It is also thought that travel restrictions have added a further pressure to their romance as it isn't easy to just 'jump on a plane' and see each other.
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