In a significant development for fans of the long-running family reality series, Rob Kardashian is set to reappear on screen for the upcoming season, marking his first substantial on-camera role in nearly a decade.
The 38-year-old was featured in the newly released trailer for the show’s seventh season, generating immediate buzz. In the preview, his sister Khloé is seen arriving at a gathering and excitedly asking, “Is Rob here?” as the camera pans to him seated at a table.
Kardashian, the only brother in the famous family, largely retreated from public life and reality television in 2017. His departure followed the conclusion of his own short-lived spinoff series and occurred amid intense public scrutiny regarding his personal life, including a high-profile split and legal disputes.
While he has made rare, brief appearances in the years since, his presence in the season seven trailer signals a more committed return. The move was hinted at recently by his sister Kim, who suggested audiences would be pleased to see him back on television this season.
In a candid conversation on a family podcast this past summer, Kardashian opened up about his reasons for staying away from the spotlight. He cited a prolonged feeling of discomfort in his own skin and a desire to prioritize his personal peace and happiness.
“I don’t want to be filming and putting myself in a position to not be comfortable,” he explained during the interview. He emphasized that his absence was a personal choice for his well-being and was not due to any conflict within the family.
His return to the series, where he was first introduced to audiences nearly two decades ago, is poised to be a central storyline as the new season unfolds.
