Kim Kardashian Divorce: E! Network Denies Showcasing Kardashian Wedding for Profit
E! Network faces criticism for its coverage of the Kardashian-Humphries divorce. Some have said that the network's coverage of the nuptials was purely motivated by profits.
Kardashian announced that she filed for divorce Monday, after just 72 days of marriage.
E! had featured a two-hour television special in October on the nuptials between Kardashian and Humphries – and fans widely believe that it was all for the show.
The network said that any accusation that the lavish wedding was orchestrated for publicity or money “is completely false,” and affirmed that the Kardashian wedding event was real.
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“The Kardashians have authentically lived their lives on camera for a long time and Kim’s wedding is one of the many real-life events that the family has shared with viewers,” E! said in a statement.
“Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event” aired Oct. 10, just three weeks ahead of the divorce reports. The first day of the television special scored the highest ratings in E! history with more than 4 million viewers having tuned in.
The network fears that its reputation has been tainted and E! Entertainment President Suzanne Kolb spoke to the Associated Press to clarify that the event was not intended to steer profits or Kardashian’s publicity.
“I don’t even know if Kim has had a chance to emotionally process this the way that she needs to,” said Kolb. “I don’t have any indication that this is going to change her career path.”
News of the divorce between Kardashian and Humphries surprised very few people as rumors of trouble had been repeatedly reported for weeks.
Kardashian explained her decision to split from Humphries in a statement Monday.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage,” said Kardashian. “I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don’t work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best.”
Kim and her sister Khloe Kardashian are currently promoting a line of handbags in Australia.
