Kourtney Kardashian recently announced she would be stepping back from Keeping Up with the Kardashians because the environment had become toxic. While a large number of KUWTK fans were shocked, some accused the socialite of making false claims.
The announcement comes after several months of a public squabble between her and Kim Kardashian West about whether or not she was making a noteworthy contribution to the show. It is also worth noting that Kourtney's appearance on the show revolved around a tensed triangle between her, former beau Scott Disick, and his ex-girlfriend Sofia Richie.
With the pressure increasing, it seemed understandable that Kourtney wanted to take some time out of the spotlight and focus on her kids and her own life. Fans now claim that the entire thing was fabricated, and was nothing more than a trick to increase viewership for Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
Those who watched the 17th season of the show noticed that trouble was between Kourtney and her sister Kim. The show revolved around arguments between the two sisters, with much of the debate being about whether or not Kourtney was pulling her weight when it came to providing content for the show, according to Showbiz CheatSheet.
While reality TV show requires members of the influential family to give fans a brief glimpse of the behind-the-scenes happenings, Kourtney was bent on having more privacy for her family. Kourtney was more concerned about her children being on camera and the impact that would have on them, given that they were getting old enough to feel the consequences.
Kim, on the other hand, pointed out that Kourtney keeping her family moments off the camera meant that she and Khloe had to work extra on her behalf. The Jenner sister, Kylie, and Kendall have different contracts so why couldn't fill in for the empty slots left by Kourtney.
Each of the stars must give fans a glimpse of their lives in a bid to ensure the show doesn't run out of content to air. The tension between these demanding needs was getting evident for fans to see. This drama translated into a physical altercation between Kourtney and Kim.
As shown in the Season 18 premiere promo, Kourtney and Kim come to blows, with Kourtney accusing Kim of having a narrative in her mind about her not working hard. Kourtney said if she doesn't want to work, and just wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, that is fine.
Despite dramatically announcing her exit from the show, fans think that Kourtney is not leaving the show. In a Reddit thread, KUWTK fans discuss Kourtney's cover for Vogue Arabia and whether or not she has left the show for good.
In the aforesaid cover story, Kourtney claims she is free from the toxic show. When one fan asked if she quitting the show, another responded no, she is in the promo for the rest of the season. Some fans were even disappointed realizing that she might have not really left the show, accusing her of being passive-aggressive and rude to every member of the family