Was it long distance, age difference, or supposedly only existing to distract from
a tragedy? Here’s what everyone is saying about Pete and Kim K’s relationship woes.
Over the last few months, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
have made headlines for their high-profile romantic relationship. Ever since having the
opportunity to get to know each other on the set of SNL in October of 2021,
the pair quickly became one of Hollywood's new "It" couples, racking up headline-making
appearances at the Met Gala and the White House Correspondents Dinner, to name a few
outings. Per USA Today, the SKIMS creator said in a June episode of Hulu's The Kardashians,
"Pete has got to be literally the best human being I've ever met.
People always say, 'Oh he's so funny!' That's fourth on my list of why I like him."
In July, breakup rumors regarding the pair began to swirl on social media –- with
some theorizing that Davidson's filming obligations in Australia put a strain on
their relationship. However on August 4th, a source told People that they were quote,
"still very happy" despite the pesky rumors. They told the news outlet,
"The long-distance hasn't been easy for Kim, but they are making it work."
Unfortunately, nearly 24 hours after the aforementioned report, Davidson and Kardashian
officially announced their breakup, and the news has fans reacting with one thought in mind.
On August 5th, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson reportedly broke up after nine
months of dating. A source revealed to Page Six the two decided to, quote,
"just be friends" after calling it quits earlier in the week. They said,
"They have a lot of love and respect for each other, but found that long-distance and
their demanding schedules made it really difficult to maintain a relationship."
That makes sense, as for the last several weeks,
the pair have been separated due to Davidson's Australia filming schedule
for A24's "Wizards!" amid Kardashian's demanding business obligations stateside.
While fans speculated an array of reasons behind Kardashian and Davidson's breakup,
others have chalked it up to the pair being a PR couple. One user wrote:
"I feel like Kim and Pete were a PR couple."
Another user tweeted:
"Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's pathetic PR stunt contract expired!"
Someone else chimed in,
"Sooo can Kim and Pete Stan's finally accept the fact that their relationship was a PR stunt to
distract the public from the Astroworld tragedy?" Eek.
As of this video, Davidson and Kardashian have refrained from releasing their own statement.
However, it was only a matter of time until the real tea was revealed.
Ultimately, it appears that Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's age difference
led to their split earlier this week, sources told Page Six. The insider explained,
"Pete is 28 and Kim is 41 — they are just in very different places at the moment."
The reality star, who shares four children with her ex-husband Kanye West,
is said to be prioritizing her kids,
which made a long-term relationship with the comedian stressful. The insider added,
"Pete is totally spontaneous and impulsive and wants her to fly to
New York, or wherever he is on a moment's notice."
Kardashian, who runs multiple businesses in addition to filming The Kardashians,
is said to be looking for more, quote, "harmony at home and in her life,"
and jetting across the country at the drop of a hat may be a bridge too far for the SKIMS mogul,
who is "totally exhausted by this relationship and other things going on in her life."
One of those "other things" could easily be her ex-husband, who very publicly took issue on social
media with Kardashian dating the "Saturday Night Live" star, and him being around their children.
Kim Kardashian's unique family dynamic with West
likely played into her split from Pete Davidson. A source told Page Six,
"When Kim is with someone else, Kanye can cause problems with the kids.
He tries to divide and conquer. He can't help it."
As fans remember, Kanye West had many-a meltdown over Davidson's proximity to their four children,
who the "Bodies, Bodies, Bodies" actor seemingly made a tribute to
with a boundary-stepping tattoo of their initials in May, People reported.
As for Kim's relationship with the father of her children amid the split, the SKKN by Kim mogul
seemed to be back to publicly supporting her ex by donning the latest Yeezy creations in new photos
with her kids on Instagram. "KIMYE IS BACK," a speculating fan commented,
taking note of the subtle West family shoutout by Kim. The Page Six insider added,
"Kim is a really dedicated mother, and her kids will always come first."
With Davidson out of the picture and the subject of West's fury quelled,
Kardashian may finally be able to take the breather she's been needing.