The rumor mill has been churning out speculations surround the end of Keeping Up With the Kardashians for quite some time now. Much to the chagrin of the reality show's huge fanbase, Kim Kardashian announced that the show's final season will be aired in 2021.
Ardent fans that have stuck by the show for years were displeased with what they felt was bad acting, coupled with contrived plotlines, as The Cut reported back in 2017. It was clear to the fans that the show had changed, but regrettably, not for the better. Kim's announcement confirmed rumors that suggested KUWTK was circling the drain.
Marking the end of an era, the series is slated to go off the air in 2021. While some loyal fans are heartbroken to see a series they loved coming to an end, others support the Kardashians' decision to finally draw some boundaries around their lives.
Fans are no stranger to the Kardashian-Jenner sisters struggle with the pressure of being in the spotlight and the show's demands, so they are happy that the family will get the much-needed privacy. When Keeping Up with the Kardashians debuted in 2006, the Kardashians were only popular in Hollywood circles.
At that point, their claim to fame was that Robert Kardashian, the father of the oldest children, was on a legal team defending O.J. Simpson. Some fans deem the leak of Kim Kardashian’s sex tape with Ray J. was conveniently aligned with the premiere of the reality TV show.
By the time the show premiered, people were already confused about this blended family that comprised sisters with alliterative names. The public was quickly captivated into watching Kim, Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian, and little sisters Kendall and Kylie as the family tried to pave its way from well-to-do to superstardom.
During this journey, fans were treated to ample family drama, as well as intimate glimpses into the family’s life. Spanning across 18 seasons, the show has been nominated for multiple awards and has racked up wins for People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards.
The mammoth success the family garnered through the show, makes some fans wonder why the family members decided to pull the plug over the show. While a considerable number of fans are likely to miss the show, there are some viewers who understand the need for them to move on.
Several fans have been discussing the show's end in a Reddit thread. Many claimed they would miss the show and watching the family. “They were our family too. Kinda bittersweet,” one Redditor wrote.