It’s the end of an era.
On Tuesday, the woman who redefined what it means to be a reality star announced that her family’s long-running show would be coming to a close. That’s right — Keeping Up With The Kardashians is over!
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Kim Kardashian West took to social media to share the news with fans. She wrote:
“To our amazing fans –
It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we’ve met along the way.
Thank you to the thousands of individuals and businesses that have been a part of this experience and, most importantly, a very special thank you to Ryan Seacrest for believing in us, E! for being our partner, and our production team at Bunim/Murray, who’ve spent countless hours documenting our lives.
Our last season will air early next year in 2021.
Without Keeping Up with The Kardashians, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years. This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever.
With Love and Gratitude,
Kim”
See the farewell post (below):
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— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 8, 2020
KarJenner matriarch Kris Jenner also reposted the message to Instagram alongside Khloé Kardashian, who added:
I am so grateful and thankful to everyone who has supported us and been there through it all. I’m too emotional to fully express myself at the moment. My sappy post will come soon. Change is hard but also needed at times
Kourtney Kardashian, who had already decided to step back from filming the show, shared the statement to her IG story with the note, “I will gather my thoughts and share them in a bit….”
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The news comes after KKW had also set some boundaries with the filming of KUWTK, reportedly banning the E! show from covering husband Kanye West‘s very public breakdown over the summer. West’s apparent bipolar episode clearly caused a lot of tension for the family, even precipitating breakup rumors around the power couple.
With all that drama happening off camera, it makes sense that the KarJenners would choose this moment to say goodbye. It’s a good time to step back and focus on family — but we almost can’t imagine what it will be like for us not to have their family to focus on!
We will definitely be keeping an eye on this story as it develops.
[Image via KUWTK/YouTube.]
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