KARDASHIAN fans think Kim is “using” Pete Davidson to increase ratings for her Hulu show.
A wild internet thread ahead of its premiere and after the star’s failed relationship with Kanye West sparked quite the discussion.
Kim Kardashian, 41, was the subject of a harsh Reddit thread that saw some trolls not mincing words about her motives with Pete, 28.
The original poster began: “I’m almost wondering if Kim is purposely dating Pete knowing all the issues he has and that he’s had with his past relationships.
“She knows by being in a relationship with him that he will bring in a ton of drama and dysfunction thus ratings for their show? I can’t put anything past the Kardashians?”
“If so, this is so disgustingly manipulative,” they accused.
Some responded by bashing the concept while others entertained the thought ahead of the April 14, 2022 premiere of The Kardashians on Hulu.
“I think Kim wants to outdo Kourtney [Kardashian],” one wrote one the seemingly happy older sister who revealed she’s “trying for a baby” with fiance Travis Barker in a recent trailer.
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They continued: “She saw how much positive attention Kourt got and wants to have that as well. Where is the Kimberley with her high standards? I just don’t buy it.”
One agreed: “She’s literally trying to replicate the kourtney/travis, megan/mgk style relationship,” then mentioning how Pete recently “branded” her name as a tattoo.
Another half-defended: “High standards? Please She married crazy Kanye. Maybe this IS better for her LOL.”
More shocking theories followed.
Another replied: “Kanye [may] have mental health issues BUT he really elevated her status during their marriage.”
“My thing is, does she purposely pick guys who are messy so she feels neat?” hurled another.
One user walked things back, writing: “I don’t think it’s that deep or calculated. She wanted to date an average guy and Pete’s pretty average as far as celebrities go in that he still does all the ‘normal’ everyday things Kim was missing out on when she was with Kanye.”
To which someone jokingly responded: “Hey Kris [Jenner],” implying Kim’s “momager” wrote the comment.
KIM & PETE
Kim and Pete made their relationship Instagram official on March 11, 2022.
The photos show the two cuddled on the floor of a hotel with the caption, “Whose car are we gonna take?!”
The couple was seen holding hands for the first time back on October 30, 2021.
This came after the two performed an Aladdin skit on the second episode of season 47 on SNL.
They’ve since gone on many public dates including roller coaster rides at Knott’s Scary farm and an LA pizza night.
Pete has dated a slew of celebrities from Ariana Grande – whom he was engaged to before ending things – to Kate Beckinsale to Margaret Qualley.
‘RIGHT BEFORE THE TRAILER’
One person who may agree with the Redditors is Kim’s 44-year-old ex-husband.
Amid his Instagram war against the couple, he recently shared screenshots of two news stories and in one, shared a long caption accusing Pete of “escalating” their feud in sync with Kim’s upcoming reality show.
“YALL soooo mad that SKETE showed who he really is Right before the Hulu trailer dropped,” he wrote in part, referring to the comedian’s alleged leaked bedroom text exchange with Ye.
“I’m not a bad guy Kim’s not a bad person Kids want parents to stay together but Hulu needed a new narrative,” he concluded.
PETE POPS UP
While he does not appear in the first season of The Kardashians Hulu Show, a new clip showed Kim secretly sending him a text.
The Kardashians star giggled and flashed a huge smile as she sent a text in the quick clip released Monday.
Offscreen, someone asks: “Who are you texting, Kim? Does his name rhyme with ‘beat’?”
In another scene, Kris admits, “This is a relationship that I don’t think anyone saw coming.”
In another part of the preview, Kim broke down in tears and claimed Kanye had threatened her “career was over” after their divorce.
Ever since the duo started dating, the rapper has done everything from calling the standup comic a “d**khead,” to threatening to “beat his a**,” to even accusing him of attempting to “destroy” his family.
Kanye even “kidnapped and beheaded” Pete in the animated music video of his song Eazy.
He had his Instagram account deactivated for 24 hours on March 16.
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Kim was earlier declared a single woman due to a court ruling.
The famed exes share kids North, eight; Saint, six; Chicago, four; and Psalm, two.
