- The Kardashian family announced today that their landmark reality TV series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, will end after its 20th season in 2021.
- Twitter users responded with a variety of reactions,
- from anguish to celebration.
It's official: Keeping Up with the Kardashians' upcoming 20th season will be its last. The popular reality series that launched the careers of one of Hollywood's most famous and notorious families will take its final bow in 2021 after 14 years on air. Members of the cast, including Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Kris Jenner broke the news Tuesday afternoon.
"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," part of their statement read.
The announcement came as a shock to both fans and haters alike. Regardless how you feel about the Kardashians, their sheer popularity and the extent of their celebrity empires (which have gone on to include cosmetic brands, clothing lines, and modeling gigs) are undeniable. And it all takes root in this very show.
Diehard fans mourned the end of the long-running reality series.
As if 2020 couldn’t get worse, Keeping up with the Kardashians is ending pic.twitter.com/VceEnzuEeu
— laura (@suckkit) September 8, 2020
It’s happening. KUWTK is ending.....a piece of my teenage self died reading Kim’s announcement
— SY (@sharonyan_) September 8, 2020
Me seeing that they’re cancelling #KUWTK ?? WHAT ELSE DO U HAVE IN STORE, 2020??? ??? pic.twitter.com/P7cH5NQN3H
— ॐ (@emmpugs) September 8, 2020
KUWTK ending worst day of my life pic.twitter.com/go8eDB39YB
— stormi jenners aunt (@katiehroz) September 8, 2020
Kim announcing that they’re stopping KUWTK is just the fucking icing on the 2020 cake really isn’t it
— ami (@_amireid) September 8, 2020
kardashians stans after 20 seaons of KUWTK sadly come to an end. i'm literally jobless now ?? pic.twitter.com/Byco6PS99W
— ً (@kyliesbirkins) September 8, 2020
Some looked back on the show's memorable and truly unhinged moments. Who could ever forget "Kim, there's people that are dying," or "Would you stop taking pictures of yourself? Your sisters's going to jail."
Since Keeping Up With The Kardashians is ending, let’s bring this iconic intro back pic.twitter.com/dWKSwy5CNy
— Millster (@millyfckinrock) September 8, 2020
Now that Keeping up with the Kardashians is finally ending I will never forget this moment ?? “Kim there’s people that are dying” Kourtney was my favorite! pic.twitter.com/dr7cn04ydt
— IG @Kygavine (@kylegavine) September 8, 2020
since #KUWTK is ending, let me bring back one of my favorite moments when kim lied to kendall and kylie so she wouldn't have to hang out with them ? pic.twitter.com/4JCoXnv1us
— jam (@fcknjaaay) September 8, 2020
in honour of #KUWTK ending, this will be classed as the most iconic moment of the whole show pic.twitter.com/jtvFjRHVpn
— luke (@visionofbritney) September 8, 2020
KUWTK is ending and i just want to thank Kim and Kourtney for giving us this iconic moment. "then why does your car have leather seats? why are you wearing plastic sunglasses?" ???????? pic.twitter.com/yPxbxSRwjT
— prince (@princesworId) September 8, 2020
kuwtk peaked when they left the small house, I’m sorry. All the goated episodes in Kris small house with the stripper pole.
— i’m tired. (@drizzyxcole) September 8, 2020
In honour of KUWTK ending its time to appreciate the most iconic moment to emerge from that show: pic.twitter.com/WZ4iruuIL6
— Sam Ramsden (@samjstirling) September 8, 2020
the best thing kourtney kardashian did for kuwtk was get scott disick in the show pic.twitter.com/nmfEkZlE9X
— ✨ (@vxxxdhxxx) September 8, 2020
as keeping up with the kardashians is ending let’s remember the most iconic moment in television history #KUWTKpic.twitter.com/GJkXpxZlMI
— declan? (@idkdeclan) September 8, 2020
Others felt relieved that the rein of the Kardashians—who've often stirred controversy for promoting unhealthy beauty standards, appropriating Black culture, and more—is finally coming to an end.
GOOD NEWS!!! GREAT NEWS!! KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS IS FINALLY ENDING!!!!!
A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN 2020. https://t.co/1zWVPqol0S
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) September 8, 2020
KUWTK is finally ending! the kardashians ending their show is the best news ive heard all year
2020 is finally starting to turn around✨
— ♥ (@_jawdi) September 8, 2020
KUWTK was the first reality show that painted black women as the villain and aggressor while having black kids due to their fetishization of black men. who is genuinely upset that their shitty ass show is ending?
— ? (@CAVLRYS) September 8, 2020
Kardashians: “So sad to inform you KUWTK is ending”
The world: pic.twitter.com/dt6J8Und3j
— a (@enctrI) September 8, 2020
Some acknowledged the zeitgeist that is KUWTK.
Holy shit. End of an era.
The influencer/creator culture we have today would not exist without Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Hills and The Simple Life.
Like, culture as we know it today does not exist without Keeping Up — for both good and bad. https://t.co/dQHYoraVkF
— julia alexander (@loudmouthjulia) September 8, 2020
KUWTK was a classic ... you can’t argue that! pic.twitter.com/QcgGwx0VbN
— James Harness (@JamesHarness) September 8, 2020
Regardless of your feelings towards this family, we can all agree: this is the end of an era! #KUWTKhttps://t.co/JyfTW3fcSP
— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) September 8, 2020
And a few recalled how Kourtney Kardashian announced she's leaving the show not too long ago.
Kourtney Kardashian seeing the news that KUWTK is ending pic.twitter.com/pAAV3vCTDa
— dorothy ?? (@dorothyymae) September 8, 2020
Kourtney now that Keeping Up With The Kardashians is over pic.twitter.com/7wJ9a5vIsO
— the bad guy, Chun-Liᴺᴹ ➐ (@joshsweetener) September 8, 2020
Kourtney Kardashian said she won’t be in the next season of KUWTK and after few months they announce that the next season will be the last one......
— Dana? (@lovekiwitpwk) September 8, 2020
KOURTNEY IS THE ZAYN OF THE FAMILY pic.twitter.com/A2kttY2Gop
The final season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians airs in 2021.
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