KEY POINTS

  • Kourtney Kardashian is believed to have publicly confirmed relationship with Travis Barker
  • She apparently shared a snap of the couple’s hands clasped together
  • Fans welcomed and celebrated Kardashian and Barker’s relationship

Kourtney Kardashian’s public reveal has gained several reactions from fans and social media folks. People have been speculating about Kardashian and Travis Barker’s relationship status for several weeks.

However, the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star had not publicly confirmed whether or not they are dating — until recently.

The Poosh CEO shared with 111 million followers a snap of the couple's clasped hands on her official Instagram account, Tuesday night. Although the post did not have any captions, the Blink-182 drummer replied to the picture’s comment thread with a black heart emoji and shared the same photo on his Instagram story.

Several outlets believe that Kardashian, sharing the said picture on her Instagram, has publicly confirmed her relationship with Barker.

The snap received nearly 2 million likes on Instagram within just three hours of being uploaded. Subsequently, Kardashian and Barker’s family, friends, and fans expressed their support to the pair.

Kardashian’s latest reveal also caused clamor on Twitter, where fans have manifested their support for the “KUWTK” star and the music icon’s relationship.

“#love so the first time I realized he had met her, I figured this was going to happen,” a netizen said. “So excited @travisbarker @kourtneykardashian.”

“[You] know, I’m grateful @kourtneykardash and @travisbarker became a pair,” another fan said. “They’re a nice couple. All the best!”

“Okay, but I [actually] LOVE that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are official!” another netizen tweeted.

“Can I just say that @kourtneykardash & @travisbarker make such a cute couple,” says another fan.

“Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian make a hot couple,” another Twitter app user said.

It was reported that Barker, 45, and Kardashian, 41, have been long-time friends. An unnamed source reportedly told Entertainment Tonight that something has sparked between them and the new couple’s previously platonic relationship has turned romantic.

Barker reportedly owns a residence in Calabasas, where Kardashian also lives. A source reportedly revealed to the news outlet that the pair live on the same block and their kids have gotten along well.

Another source told People that Barker has a long-time crush on Kardashian. The dating rumors began sometime in January when the pair posted photos from Kris Kardashian’s pool in Palm Springs, Elle reported.

Barker has 2 kids and a stepdaughter with ex-wife Shanna Moakler, while Kardashian has 3 kids with ex-flame Scott Disick.

Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian attends the amfAR New York Gala 2019 at Cipriani Wall Street on Feb. 6, 2019, in New York City. Getty Images/Michael Loccisano/Wire Image