The show debuted on January 23, 2011, and followed the sisters who opened a Dash location in New York City. I think reality shows are taking over that genre, but I think the draw to our show is that we are relatable. Its premise originated with Ryan Seacrest, who also served as an executive producer. [100] The two-hour fourth-season premiere, which aired on November 8, 2009, and featured the wedding ceremony of Khlo and Lamar Odom, brought in then-record ratings with 3.2 million viewers. ", "Kardashians' Appeal Explained by E! Brian Lowry, reviewing the show for Variety, said that the network: "widens its lens to encompass the whole irritating broodincluding Kim's sisters Khlo and Kourtney, momager Kris and stepdad Bruce Jenner, who now has the distinction of having two sets of useless rich kids featured in pointless reality shows. [48] However, West initially did not continue to appear. This friendship helped boost Kim's personal fame by allowing her to occasionally appear in episodes of Hilton's TV show The Simple Life. [] They are funny, dramatic, opinionated, and we intend to capture all this, along with the unvarnished reality of their lives together and apart, since each is constantly followed by their own celebrity spotlight. The latter season included a television special titled "About Bruce" which aired on May 17 and 18, 2015. [64] The fifth spin-off series called Dash Dolls premiered on September 20, 2015. [59] The series returned for another season which premiered on November 27 the same year. Adds Kardashians, Lamases to Roster as Ratings Rise", "E! in its first month it became the highest-rated series aired on Sunday nights for adults 1834 and was seen by 1.3 million total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. 
[130] The twelfth season of the show debuted on May 1, 2016. Kim's latest ex-husband Kanye West made his first appearance on Keeping Up with the Kardashians in July 2012 during the seventh season when he started dating Kim. "[33] Keeping Up with the Kardashians, including its spin-off series, has become the cable network's flagship show and its most lucrative franchise. [130] The eleventh season premiered on November 15, one month after the previous season finished.
[51] Khloe's boyfriend Tristan Thompson made recurring appearances on the show whilst they were together from Season 13 to 16. renews 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', "Kardashian Family Signs 3-Year Deal With E! "But more likely, she and E! "These shows are a 30-minute commercial," Khlo Kardashian admitted in 2011, in response to a suggestion that the television series is used to promote their retail stores and endorsement deals. "[80], Roxana Hadadi, reviewing Keeping Up with the Kardashians for The Washington Post, was extremely negative towards the reality series due to its absurdity, and commented that the show: "firmly captures all of Kim and Co.'s dumbest instances from the series' debutfrom the simply self-absorbed to the downright despicable. on Kardashians", "Kardashians Re-sign with E! [38] Cast members also include numerous friends and other acquaintances of the family members, most notably Malika Haqq and Jonathan Cheban who joined Keeping Up with the Kardashians in the second and third seasons, respectively. [102] It was also the second highest-rated episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, second only to the previous season's record-breaking finale with 4.8 million viewers. He later initiated the series by sharing the tape with E!, an American cable network which features mostly entertainment-related programming, and reality television series; the show was eventually picked up. In 2010, Kris and Caitlyn Jenner received a Teen Choice Award nomination in a one-time Choice TV: Parental Unit category. [108] The first episode of the tenth season averaged 2.5 million viewers, slightly less than the premiere of the ninth season. [65] In June 2016, the network announced another show titled Rob & Chyna which premiered on September 11 the same year, and follows the relationship of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna as they prepare to welcome their first child. "[34] The show's success contributed significantly towards building the "Kardashian brand", or "Kardashian Inc." as it is called by The Hollywood Reporter. Partners of the Kardashian sisters have also appeared on the show. network's own streaming service. 's 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' & 'The Royals' Deliver Strong Live + 3 Ratings Growth", "100 Most-Watched TV Shows of 2019-20: Winners and Losers", "2008 Teen Choice Awards winners and nominees", "Vampires Don't Suck at Teen Choice Awards (Neither Do Justin Bieber, Sandra Bullock or the Kardashians)", "2011 Teen Choice Awards winners list: Taylor Swift gets the surfboards", "People's Choice Awards: Fan Favorites in Movies, Music & TV 2011", "Teen Choice Awards 2012: Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, 'The Hunger Games' big winners", "People's Choice Awards 2012: Fan Favorites in Movies, Music & TV", "Teen Choice Awards 2013: Full winners list", "Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List", "Teen Choice Awards 2015 Winners: Full List", "Teen Choice Awards 2016: See the full list of winners", "Teen Choice Awards 2017: See the full list of winners", "Teen Choice Awards 2019: See the full list of winners and nominees", "Here Are All the 2019 E! aired a two-part special on Keeping Up with the Kardashians titled "About Bruce", in which another side of the story was told featuring family members who were not involved in the previous interview on 20/20. [43] Kim's eventual husband Kris Humphries first appeared on the show during the premiere of the sixth season; their relationship was chronicled throughout the season and ended with the couple's wedding special "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event". [136], In the United States, episodes are aired in a censored form with stronger swearwords and sex references bleeped or removed. [14] In 2005, Kourtney starred in her first reality television series, Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive. Online's "Lord Disick: Lifestyles of a Lord", "E!
"[42] Rob's relationship with singer Adrienne Bailon has also been documented on the show when they were dating from 2007 to 2009; although Bailon later admitted that the decision to appear on the show, and be associated with the family, hurt her career. Amatangelo felt that the conversations "seemed a little too staged, too controlled", and noted that "there was no attempt to educate the viewers about transgender issues. are laughing all the way to the bank 10.5 million viewers tuned into "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event", after all," Kelly summarized the controversy. [131] The third season commenced airing on March 8, 2009, and concluded with two back-to-back episodes which aired on May 25. [17] The release of the sex tape was a major contributor to the rising fame of Kim Kardashian and her family. [97], "At their core, the Kardashians are an incredibly bonded, loving, large family who live an incredibly large life. 's Bruce Jenner special gives 'Kardashians' a 40% ratings bump", "Watch the 'I Am Cait' trailer for E!
"[78] Ginia Bellafonte of The New York Times compared the show to reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels and exclaimed that: "the Kardashian show is not about an eccentric family living conventionally; it is purely about some desperate women climbing to the margins of fame, and that feels a lot creepier. [135] The sixteenth season premiered on March 31, 2019. [9][10] Kris and Caitlyn had two daughters together, Kendall (born 1995) and Kylie (born 1997). network. And it's not that I have an issue with the show; I just have an issue with the amount of backlash that I get.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (often abbreviated KUWTK) is an American reality television series which focuses on the personal and professional lives of the KardashianJenner blended family. [52] The show premiered on August 16, 2009, to very high ratings; the first episode brought in 2.7 million total viewers and then became the most-watched show on the network since The Anna Nicole Show in 2002. [106][107] The ninth season averaged 3.3 million total viewers and almost 2.2 million in the 1849 years adult demographic, the most sought after by advertisers. "[83] Harriet Ryan and Adam Tschorn of the Los Angeles Times described Keeping Up with the Kardashians as a: "Hollywood version of The Brady Bunch -- the harmless high jinks of a loving blended family against a backdrop of wealth and famous connections". cable network at 10:30/9:30 pm ET/PT. [96] Josh Duboff, writing for Vanity Fair, commented on the show's long run and said that "it is near impossible to argue that their continued relevance, 10 years later, is anything other than awe-inspiring and remarkable". Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on October 14, 2007, in the United States on the E! [36] Kim Kardashian announced on Twitter that the family would begin filming Season 16 the following week in August 2018. [62] In March 2014, E! [] There are a lot of family sitcom elements to 'Kardashians,' and we think that humor and warmth will carry over to Miami," Harbert added. Scores Most-Watched Event Ever With "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event" Drawing 10.5 Million Total Viewers Across Two-Part Event", "E! signed a three-year deal with the Kardashian family that kept the series airing through seasons seven, eight and nine. And though the latter may have launched a multimedia empire, the former has made it last". documentary declares: 'I'm the new normal', "Caitlyn Jenner's 'I Am Cait' Cancelled After 2 Seasons at E! [30] The series finished as the most-social ad-supported cable program and, as of March 2015, Keeping Up with the Kardashians is the most-watched show on E! ", "The Kardashians: The Egos That Ate America", "Review: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', "Keeping Up with the Kardashians The All-Too-Easy Route to Stardom", "Keeping Up with the Kardashians: "A New Perspective in New Orleans" Review", "Real Dumb: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', "Are the Kardashians Keeping Up Appearances? [14], Khlo, Kim, and Kourtney ventured further into fashion, opening a high fashion boutique Dash in Calabasas, California. The subsequent season premiered with a two-hour long episode titled "The Wedding" on November 8, and ended on February 21, 2010;[130] some of the episodes aired throughout the season were extended to a full hour. ", "Kylie Jenner Spinoff Series Gets Green Light At E! In the eighth season, Caitlyn Jenner's sons, Brandon and Brody Jenner, as well as Brandon's wife at the time, Leah, joined the cast for regular appearances following Brody's cameo in season 1 and Kims Fairytale Wedding. [70] The first part of the special debuted on May 17, 2015, and attracted 2.92 million total viewers, a 40% increase from the previous episode, while the second part aired the following day with similar viewership. [67] In July 2017, E! [139] In Australia, all seasons are released on DVD by Universal Sony Pictures. Khlo married basketball player Lamar Odom during a fourth-season premiere aired in 2009. "[81] Amaya Rivera, writing about the series for Popmatters, noted: "Indeed, there is something disturbing about the Kardashians' intense hunger for fame. announced the fourth spin-off titled Kourtney and Khlo Take The Hamptons. A two-part television event called "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event", showcasing the wedding between Kim and Kris Humphries, was broadcast on October 9 and 10, 2011, as part of the sixth season; the special was highly successful with a combined 10.5 million viewers. [130] The season ended on May 26, 2008, with an episode "Junk in the Trunk", which featured the Kardashian siblings sharing the most memorable moments of the season. [60] In January 2011, Khlo & Lamar, which featured Khlo and her husband Lamar Odom, became the third spin-off of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The DVD set of the seventh season, the latest addition, was released on June 24, 2013. described as a "new non-scripted family sitcom", being produced by Ryan Seacrest and Bunim/Murray Productions. The series followed the sisters who moved to Miami to open a new Dash boutique. [16] Kim sued Vivid for ownership of the tape, but dropped the suit in April 2007, settling with Vivid Entertainment for $5 million. [] It's just an incredibly fascinating drama that's played out. The subsequent season premiered the following year on March 9 in an earlier time slot at 10:00/9:00 pm with a repeated episode airing immediately afterwards. "[105] The eighth season debuted to 3 million viewers, up 6% from the previous season, while the subsequent ninth season's premiere was down by 20%. Despite the negative reviews, Keeping Up with the Kardashians has attracted high viewership ratings, becoming one of the network's most successful shows and winning several audience awards. [90][91][92] Tim Stack, writing for Entertainment Weekly, described the reality series as: "my favorite little slice of reality TV spongecake. [26] Kim Kardashian described the beginning of filming the show, "When we first started [the show], we came together as a family and said, 'If we're going to do this reality show, we're going to be 100 percent who we really are.'". "Since Kim doesn't exactly seem to be an exemplar of self-awareness, I suppose it's possible that she really believed she and Humphries would live happily ever after," Kelly speculated whether or not the marriage was a publicity stunt. ", "Kim Kardashian Wants Reality TV Show To Last Forever", "How the Kardashians Made $65 Million Last Year", "Watch Kim, Khloe & Family Throw Shade in Keeping Up with the Kardashians 10 Year Anniversary Special First Look!
[31][32] In terms of the show's future, Kim Kardashian has commented that the reality series could go for an indefinite number of seasons saying that she: "hope[s] it goes on for as long as it can. [20] Jenner commented: "Everybody thinks that [my children] could create a bunch of drama in their lives, but it's something that I felt I didn't even have to think about. The eighth season of the series started airing on June 2, 2013; it became the longest season with 21 episodes and ended on December 1. "[85] Vinnie Mancuso, writing for New York Observer, criticized the show and felt: "roughly one iota of shadenfreudic pleasure from this endeavor, but for the most part this show is the 100% drizzling poops. ", "Keeping Up with the Kardashians E! [30] In February 2015, it was announced that the show had been renewed for four more years, along with an additional spin-off series, making it one of the longest-running reality television series in the country. [19], The idea of creating a reality series originated in 2006 when Kris Jenner showed an interest in appearing on a television show together with her family. 'S 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' Season Premiere Delivers Nearly 3 Million Total Viewers, Besting Previous Season Premiere By +16%", "Kim Kardashian Explains Why Reality TV Is Just Like Rap Music", "TV Ratings: 'The Kardashians' Still Going Strong in Season 8, 'The Wanted Life' Fizzles", "E! [146], On May 7, 2020, it was announced that the show would be released on Netflix for the UK. Club also acknowledged the show's success and said: "Keeping Up With The Kardashians gives us real, joyous, ugly, unsavory, hilarious life, with all the polished sitcom trappings. Most episodes have very similar structure: the family "show[s] off their privileged lifestyle and maybe get into one or two minor family squabbles before ultimately wrapping things up with a monologue that reinforces the importance of family," as noted by Caroline Siede of Quartz. ", "Ryan Seacrest Talks Kardashians, The Wanted & The Future Of American Idol", "Where Would the Kardashians Be Without Kris Jenner? reality show", "Caitlyn Jenner in new E! network, said that the series is "not at all a Kardashian spin-off", and that "we will not resort to spectacle," trying to emphasize its distinct format that is entirely different from most programming on the network, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians. [142] The episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians are also available on numerous streaming video on demand services, such as Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV,[143] Hulu,[144] Peacock, and Vudu,[145] as well as the E! [95] Maura Kelly of The Guardian evaluated the aftermath of the failed wedding of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, which was documented on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and subsequently caused public outrage, including an online protest petition to cancel the show. Despite negative reviews from critics, Keeping Up with the Kardashians has been nominated for, and won, several television awards. [98], Keeping Up with the Kardashians has been a ratings success for E! [57], "Khlo and Lamar are such a dynamic couple that we just knew we had to give them their own series. [56] Additionally, a series of webisodes titled Lord Disick: Lifestyles of a Lord were released following the show, which showcased Disick as he informed viewers how to live like a "king". 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[4] However, some critics recognized the reality series as a "guilty pleasure" and acknowledged the family's success. The final season premiered on March 18, 2021.[2][3]. "[87] Amy Amatangelo of The Hollywood Reporter said that "in true Kardashian fashion, they managed to make everything about them," after Caitlyn Jenner came out as a trans woman to her family in the "About Bruce" special aired as part of the tenth season. Furthermore, Kim and Hilton's close friendship ensured that Kim would appear in public, notably in paparazzi shots, with Hilton. [141] In the United Kingdom, the reality series is distributed by Universal Pictures UK. We're Expecting A Lot from the Spinoff", "The 'Dash Dolls' Reveal What It's Really Like to Have Kim, Khloe & Kourtney Kardashian as Bosses! The network has also broadcast several television specials featuring special events involving members of the family and friends. [68], The network has also aired several television specials featuring important family events. [140] The second and third seasons of the series were released on November 10, 2009, and August 17, 2010, respectively. [35] On August 24, 2017, it was announced the family had signed a $150 million deal with E!. ", "Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna Land Their Own E! Their vanity is impervious to the outside world, which is how many of us often wish our own personal vanity worked. [50] Despite this, West increased his appearances from the 12th season onwards and undertook a more prominent position from season 16 onwards. [19][22] In August 2007, it was announced that the Kardashian and Jenner families would star in a yet-to-be-titled reality show on E! [27] She further commented on the show's authenticity by saying that the network "has never once put anything out there that we haven't approved of or accepted". He hired a camera man to visit the Kardashian's family home to film them having a Sunday barbeque: "They were all togetheras crazy and as fun as loving as they are," Seacrest described the family after seeing the tape. [131] The sixth season commenced on June 12, 2011, and ended with a television special "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event" which aired two extended episodes on October 9 and 10.
", However, several critics were more positive towards the show. 's "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Mid-Season Supertease Available Now! Jeff Olde, head of programming at E! [24] The reality series centers around the members of the Kardashian-Jenner blended family, focusing on the sisters Kourtney, Kim and Khlo. [134] The thirteenth season premiered on March 12, 2017. In 1991, Kris married retired Olympic decathlon champion Caitlyn Jenner (born 1949; formerly known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender transition in 2015). [27] The series was renewed for a second season one month after its premiere due to high ratings. It premiered on August 6, 2017. It is often criticized for the high degree of emphasis on the "famous for being famous" concept, and for appearing to fabricate some aspects of its storylines. Renews 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', "E! series, The Simple Life, was ending.
She eventually developed into a full-time stylist, and was a personal shopper and stylist for actress and singer Lindsay Lohan. In April 2009, E! [] We had no idea it would become the monster pop culture business that it is. Saedi also questioned their decision to appear on the show and added: "But if living life in the spotlight is so taxing and demands multiple justifications for the way your life is being lived and criticized, perhaps you can take the cameras out of your house. It would be natural. [55] In 2010 The Spin Crowd premiered, produced by Kim Kardashian West, which focused on best friend Jonathan Cheban's PR agency, Command PR. He explained the reasons for not appearing on the show later: "You know, the amount of backlash I got from it is when I decided to not be on the show anymore. [24][99] Lisa Berger, executive vice president of original programming and series development for E!, said: "The buzz surrounding the series is huge, and viewers have clearly fallen for the Kardashians. Kim's relationship with football player Reggie Bush was featured on the early seasons of the show when they were dating; after the breakup, Bush commented on appearing on the show saying that he never felt comfortable being followed by cameras, adding: "I do it because it's important to [Kim]. [7], Robert Kardashian (19442003) and Kristen Houghton (born 1955) married in 1978, and had four children together: daughters Kourtney (born 1979), Kim (born 1980), and Khlo (born 1984), and son Rob (born 1987). "[21] Producer Ryan Seacrest, who had his own production company, decided to develop the idea, having the popular family-based show The Osbournes in mind. [25] Harriet Ryan and Adam Tschorn of the Los Angeles Times described the reality series as a: "Hollywood version of The Brady Bunch -- the harmless high jinks of a loving blended family against a backdrop of wealth and famous connections". The reality series has received nominations for a Teen Choice Award in the Choice TV: Celebrity Reality Show category nine consecutive times between 2008 and 2016, winning the award in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2016. "[79] Laura Burrows of IGN criticized the family for being too self-seeking and using the given platform only to gain more notoriety for themselves. [11], The Kardashian sisters began appearing in the media spotlight more often. "We were a place to report on celebrity; we weren't a place to break and make celebrity, which is now the whole idea of the E! [137][138], In North America, the first three seasons of the reality series were distributed on DVD. [69] In May 2015, a few days after Caitlyn Jenner came out as a trans woman during a 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer E! The series premiered on the E! ", Keeping Up with the Kardashians has been the subject of constant panning by critics since its inception. [38][39] Kourtney's boyfriend Scott Disick has also been appearing frequently on the show since the first season, as well as on the show's spin-offs. [40][41], Most of the Kardashian sisters' significant others have appeared on the reality series. [8] In 1994, Robert entered the media spotlight when he defended O. J. Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman during the O.J. The series focuses mainly on sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khlo Kardashian and their half-sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. President Suzanne Kolb discusses the popularity of the series in an interview with The Wrap. [101] The subsequent season debuted with nearly 4.7 million total viewers, which ranked as the highest-rated season premiere of the show, as of August 2015. [23], The show, titled Keeping Up with the Kardashians, premiered on October 14, 2007. Kim also worked for several other celebrities in the early 2000s, further boosting her fame and connections. [75] In April 2017, it was announced E! announced the first spin-off of Keeping Up with the Kardashians titled Kourtney and Khlo in Miami, which was later renamed Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. The latest addition, which includes the eleventh season of the show, was released on April 28, 2016. ", "Ever Wonder What 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' Would Look Like In 20 Years? ", E! [103], The seventh-season premiere of the series, which aired on May 20, 2012, in its earlier timeslot, continued to deliver high ratings attracting almost three million total viewers which exceeded the premiere of the previous season by 16%. 's 'Kourtney and Kim Take Miami,' Style's 'Big Rich Atlanta' Set Premieres", "E! "It has changed the face of E!" said Lisa Berger, the network's executive producer. The show later returned on December 19 with the episode "Kendall's Sweet 16".
[44] They eventually went through a highly publicized divorce; Kardashian's former publicist later claimed that Humphries was allegedly set up to be portrayed on the show in a negative way and that the short-lived marriage was staged for the cameras as a ploy to generate money.[45][46]. still wants to keep up with the Kardashians", "Kardashian wedding ratings strong, but not record setting", "E! "[24] The second season continued the success and was viewed by 1.6 million viewers on average, which led to a third season renewal. He later had a major role as part of the supporting cast from the fourth series, though he ceased appearing following the breakdown of the marriage. had ordered an 8-episode spin-off Life of Kylie revolving around Kylie Jenner. Kris' children Kendall and Kylie from her subsequent marriage to American athlete Caitlyn Jenner have also been featured on the show since its beginning. Keeping Up with the Kardashians has been critically panned since its premiere. Chasmar emphasized its negative influence and noted: "America of 50 years ago would regard Ms. Kardashian with a mixture of disdain and pity, embarrassed by the very idea of a young lady's most private moments being broadcast for all the world to see.
