Kim Kardashian Reveals Shocking KUWTK Fight With Kourtney and Why Kris Jenner Tried to Stop It From Airing
Kim Kardashian is opening up about one of the most intense moments ever captured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. During a candid conversation on her sister Khloé Kardashian’s podcast, Khloé in Wonder Land, Kim looked back on the now-infamous physical fight she had with Kourtney Kardashian that stunned viewers.
While reflecting on the explosive moment, Kim also revealed that their mom, Kris Jenner, was deeply upset by the incident and strongly tried to prevent the footage from ever airing on the show.
Here is a deeper look at what Kim shared, why the moment almost stayed hidden forever, and how the Kardashian family continues to balance real-life drama with reality television.
Kim and Khloé Look Back on Life in Front of the Cameras
Appearing as a guest on Khloé in Wonder Land, Kim joined Khloé to talk about what it is really like to have nearly every moment of your life documented for television. After more than a decade on reality TV, the sisters admitted that even they sometimes forget just how much footage exists.
“Think about having literally every single day of your life filmed for like 15 years, and it’s just there,” Khloé said during the episode. “I don’t even want to know what’s on the editing floor.”
The sisters laughed as they recalled scenes that felt embarrassing or overwhelming at the time but later became iconic moments for fans. With Keeping Up with the Kardashians running for 20 seasons and The Kardashians now in its seventh season, there is no shortage of memorable footage.
The Family Fights Fans Will Never Forget
Khloé admitted that several moments immediately came to mind when thinking about scenes she wished cameras had missed. One of those was a season seven episode of KUWTK when Kim hit Khloé with her purse during an argument. The fight stemmed from Kim accusing Khloé of being jealous and unsupportive after Kim bought herself a Bentley.
These dramatic scenes have become part of Kardashian pop culture history. While fans may see them as entertaining, the sisters acknowledged that living through those moments was not always easy.
Despite the family’s reputation for sharing everything, Kim explained that not everyone is equally comfortable airing their most vulnerable moments.
Why Kris Jenner and Kourtney Often Want to Pull Back
According to Kim, both Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian tend to be more cautious about what makes it onto the show.
“I’m just like, ‘Why?’ ” Kim said, explaining her frustration. Khloé quickly agreed and added, “Let it go!”
Kim shared an example involving a heated moment tied to Kourtney’s wedding in Italy. When Kim commented on similarities between their weddings, Kourtney felt the scene made Kim look unhinged and urged her to remove it.
“You look like a lunatic. You have to take this out. You look insane,” Kourtney told her, according to Kim.
Kim’s response was the complete opposite. “Perfect. Put it on. It’s making it,” she said. Even after Kourtney warned her again, Kim stood her ground. “Good. I love it.”
Kim explained that she has learned to view situations through a producer’s lens. To her, raw and uncomfortable moments often make the show more honest and relatable.
The KUWTK Fight That Stopped Production
One of the most intense moments Kim revisited was the physical fight with Kourtney that aired during the season 18 premiere of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The altercation was so serious that production paused for an entire week.
The argument started as a discussion about Kourtney’s boundaries with filming. Tensions quickly escalated when Kim voiced her frustration over what she perceived as Kourtney’s lack of work ethic. As voices rose, the situation turned physical.
Punches and kicks were thrown as Khloé tried to separate them. The fight ended with Kourtney slapping Kim across the face, a moment that stunned viewers and the family alike.
Kris Jenner’s Reaction and the Fight That Rarely Aired
Kim revealed that Kris Jenner was horrified by what happened and immediately wanted to protect her daughters from public backlash.
“Mom was like, ‘This can never see the light of day,’ ” Kim recalled. “She was freaking out, and I was like, ‘You’re not in it, so it is making the cut.’ ”
Kris reportedly reminded her daughters that violence between sisters was unacceptable. Khloé shared her blunt response to their mom.
“Sisters don’t hit each other,” Kris said. To which Khloé replied, “Yeah, they do.”
Despite Kris’s objections, the footage aired and became one of the most talked-about episodes in the show’s history.
Why the Kardashians Still Share the Ugly Moments
For Kim, allowing moments like the fight with Kourtney to air is part of staying authentic. She believes that showing the good alongside the bad is what has kept audiences invested for so many years.
The Kardashians have built an empire by being open about their lives, even when it means exposing painful family conflicts. While not every moment is easy to watch, Kim’s recent reflections show that those raw scenes are rarely accidental.
They are choices made in the name of honesty, storytelling, and connection with viewers who have grown up watching the family navigate fame, success, and very real sibling drama.
Summary:
- Kim Kardashian reflected on her years in reality TV during an appearance on Khloé Kardashian’s Khloé in Wonder Land podcast
- The sisters discussed how filming nearly every day for over a decade led to unforgettable and sometimes embarrassing moments
- Kim recalled several iconic family fights that aired on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, including arguments with Khloé and Kourtney
- She revealed that Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian often try to pull back footage they feel is too intense or unflattering
- One of the most dramatic moments revisited was the physical fight between Kim and Kourtney in the season 18 premiere of KUWTK
- Kim shared that the altercation caused production to pause for a week due to its severity
- Kris Jenner strongly opposed airing the fight and tried to stop it from being shown
- Despite Kris’s objections, Kim insisted the footage remain in the episode
- The episode went on to become one of the most talked-about moments in the show’s history
- Kim emphasized that showing real and uncomfortable moments is key to keeping the show authentic and relatable
