Khloe Kardashian Drops Bombshell About Family Rift on Hulu Show

The Shocking Exit That Almost Happened

In a candid revelation, Khloé Kardashian shared how sister Kim Kardashian played a pivotal role in keeping Kourtney Kardashian on their reality show, The Kardashians. The 40-year-old reality star opened up about the behind-the-scenes drama, admitting that it was Kourtney who wanted to step away from the show this season.

After years of sharing the most intimate aspects of her life on camera, Kourtney felt ready to call it quits. Her desire for privacy and a slower pace had been a recurring theme in past seasons, often leading to tensions among the sisters. However, despite her wish to leave, it was Kim who ultimately persuaded her to stay.

“I was terrified for Kim to even have that conversation with her,” Khloé revealed. “You’re gonna have to watch the season. It was not my doing, and I think I was a little baby and wasn’t involved because somehow, I’m always in the middle of them.”

Khloé’s honesty about her reluctance to intervene added another layer to the family’s dynamic. Known as the peacemaker of the group, Khloé has often found herself mediating disputes between Kim and Kourtney. This time, however, she decided to step back. “I think it was all Kim—I don’t think I had anything to do with it. I think I was a baby and hid,” she admitted with a laugh.

For longtime fans of the show, Kourtney’s potential exit would have marked a significant change. Her journey, from balancing motherhood to launching her lifestyle brand Poosh, has been a central storyline. Yet, the idea of saying goodbye to the cameras seemed tempting to her, especially as she focused on her relationship with husband Travis Barker and their blended family.

The upcoming season promises to delve deeper into this storyline, showing the raw and real conversations that led to Kourtney’s decision to remain on the show. Fans can expect a mix of emotions, from the tension of difficult conversations to the relief of finding common ground.

As always, the Kardashians continue to captivate audiences with their blend of family drama and genuine vulnerability. With Kourtney staying on board, the season is shaping up to be another must-watch chapter in the ever-evolving Kardashian story.

Kourtney’s Struggles With Reality TV

Kourtney, who is married to Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, has been a key figure in the Kardashian-Jenner empire since the family’s original show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, debuted on E! in 2007. The show ran for 20 seasons before transitioning to Hulu under its new title, The Kardashians.

But even before the move to Hulu, Kourtney had shown signs of wanting to step away from reality television. She has frequently expressed her desire for a simpler life, particularly focusing on motherhood and personal fulfillment.

During the final seasons of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kourtney often clashed with her sisters over her role in the show. She cited her growing priorities as a mother to her three children—Mason, 15, Penelope, 12, and Reign, 10—whom she shares with ex-partner Scott Disick.

Her newest addition, son Rocky Thirteen, whom she welcomed with Barker in November 2023, has only strengthened her focus on family life.

Hints of an Exit Have Been There for Years

Interestingly, Kourtney has hinted at leaving reality TV for quite some time. In a March 2022 interview with Variety, she admitted that she didn’t see herself filming in the long run.

“I see myself living in another city. And I see myself still working because I love to work,” she said at the time. “But I don’t think I see myself filming a show in five years.”

She also revealed that during the break between Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians, she questioned whether she wanted to continue filming at all.

“There was definitely a time where I thought, I don’t want to film. I love simplicity. Like, it really makes me happy,” Kourtney explained. “I just need simplicity. But by having some time to breathe in between things, for the first time, after stopping Keeping Up, I felt like, Oh, I actually have time to sit down and have some lunch.”

Kourtney’s desire to step back from reality TV has been evident for years, making it no surprise that she nearly walked away this season. But thanks to Kim’s intervention, fans will still get to see Kourtney on-screen—at least for now.

What’s Next for Kourtney and The Kardashians?

As the latest season of The Kardashians unfolds, fans are eagerly anticipating how Kourtney Kardashian’s storyline will develop. With her initial desire to step away from the reality show, many are curious to see how Kim Kardashian managed to convince her older sister to stay. The upcoming episodes promise a deeper dive into the family’s complex dynamics, showcasing both the heartfelt and tense moments that played out behind the scenes.

Kourtney’s hesitation to continue filming isn’t entirely new. Over the years, she has been vocal about craving more privacy and wanting to focus on her personal life away from the cameras. Her blossoming relationship with husband Travis Barker and their journey as a blended family have only intensified this desire. However, staying on the show might provide a unique opportunity for Kourtney to share her new chapter with fans—on her own terms.

For Kim, the challenge of convincing Kourtney to remain on The Kardashians wasn’t just about keeping the show intact. It was also about maintaining their family bond and finding a balance that allowed Kourtney to feel comfortable while still contributing to the series. The conversation between the sisters, which Khloé Kardashian described as intense, will likely be a key moment of the season.

As new episodes stream every Thursday on Hulu, viewers can expect a mix of family drama, humor, and heartfelt moments. Will Kourtney’s doubts about reality TV resurface? Can the sisters find harmony both on and off-screen? With the Kardashians, nothing is ever predictable, but one thing is certain—the season will deliver plenty of surprises and must-watch moments that will keep fans talking.

Stay tuned to see how this chapter unfolds and what the future holds for Kourtney and the entire Kardashian clan.