The Kardashians release emotional statement as KUWTK is cancelled

As if 2020 couldn't get any worse...

Author: Alex RossPublished 9th Sep 2020
Last updated 9th Sep 2020

It's been one of the biggest reality TV shows around for the last 14 years, catapulting the likes of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian into the spotlight, and in turn helping the likes of Kylie and Kendall Jenner launch mega-successful careers.

Fans have witnessed marriages, divorces, births, arguments and even a tonne of spin-off shows, but we've got sad news for you, that's all about to come to an end as the famous family have announced the next season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians will be the last.

Releasing a statement online, the Kardashian girls have revealed the final season of the E! show will air in early 2021.

Kim was the first to announced the news, telling fans, 'It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

'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.

'Thank you to the thousands of individuals and businesses that have been a part of this experience and, most importantly, a very special thank you to Ryan Seacrest for believing in us, E! for being our partner, and our production team at Bunim/Murray, who’ve spent countless hours documenting our lives.

'Our last season will air early next year in 2021.' (sic)

Kim then went on to add, 'Without Keeping Up with The Kardashians, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years. This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever.

'With Love and Gratitude, Kim'. (sic)

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Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which is executive produced by Ryan Seacrest, first debuted way back in 2004, with the show going on to become one of the longest-running reality shows in America.

Despite mainly focusing on Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and their brother Rob at first, younger sisters Kylie and Kendall started to feature more heavily when they grew up, as well as momager Kris Jenner, her ex-husband Caitlyn Jenner and more wider members of the famous family such as Scott Disick, Brody Jenner and Kanye West.

The final season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians will air in early 2021. 😭

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