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Despitebeing thrilledabout her family’s new Hulu show,Caitlyn Jenneris also disappointed that she will not have a role in the forthcoming series.
On Thursday, Caitlyn, 72, shared her support forThe Kardashians —the streaming service’s upcoming reality series starringKris Jenner,Kim Kardashian,Khloé Kardashian,Kourtney Kardashian,Kendall Jenner, andKylie Jenner.
“I was there when this started from day one. I watched it grow. And doing the show for almost 20 seasons was one of the highlights of my life,” Caitlyntweeted. “To be able to work with my family for all those years, connect with the fans, it was incredible. Happy that it continues for my family.”
Caitlyn — who was featured in the family’s long-running hit E! reality showKeeping Up with the Kardashiansand in her own spinoff I Am Cait — will not appear in the Hulu series,Varietyreports.
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In a follow-up statement on Friday evening, Caitlyn echoed her sentiments about how happy she is for the show and her family, while also explaining it is “unfortunate” that she will not be taking part in it.
“Of course at the same time it is unfortunate to not be given the opportunity to continue with the show,” shewrotein a second tweet. “With that said, I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am for my family that it continues!”
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KUWTKpremiered in 2007, and the familyannounced the end of the showin Sept. 2020. Three months later, the ladiessigned a multi-year dealto “create global content” that will stream exclusively on Hulu in the United States and in multiple international territories.
Hulu released thefirst official trailer forThe Kardashiansin Feb., which included footage of Kim, 41, preparing to hostSaturday Night Liveand highlights from Kourtney’sengagementtoTravis Barkerin October.
“The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all access pass into their lives,” a synopsis for the show reads. “Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to give truth to their stories. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love & life in the spotlight.”
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Along with Kourtney’s high-profile relationship, the Hulu series will pick up where the E! cameras left off with Kim pursuing her dreams of being an attorney, all while running her businesses and raising her four childrenNorth, 8,Saint, 6,Chicago, 3 andPsalm, 2, with exKanye West.
There was no mention of West, 44, or their pending divorce in the trailers, but fans did get a glimpse of Kim’s new relationship withSNLstarPete Davidson.
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Meanwhile, Khloé’s exTristan Thompsonrecentlyconfirmedthat he fathered a child withMaralee Nichols, the womansuing himfor child support and other pregnancy-related fees. He apologized to Khloé, 37, whom he was publicly dating during the time headmitted to sleeping with Nichols. Khloé and Thompson, 30, had an on-and-off relationship for years beforesplitting most recently last June.
Kylie, 24, andTravis Scottalsowelcomed their second childtogether, Wolf Webster, on Feb. 2.
The Kardashianspremieres April 14 on Hulu. New episodes will air every Thursday.
source: people.com
