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Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West appeared to have a tense stand-off while watching their eight-year-old son play basketball on Friday night.
The 43-year-old SKIMS mogul and 46-year-old artist were seen chatting alongside their six-year-old daughter Chicago before their son Saint took to the court. But despite sitting down in the same row, the pair did not stay next to each other, leaving two chairs empty to keep some distance between them.
Any time their eyes were not on the basketball game, Kim and Kanye were pictured looking at their phones but not interacting further. The pair were once one of the biggest A-list couples around, but Kim and Kanye decided to call it quits in February 2021 when Kim filed for divorce.
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The couple, who divorced in 2021, left two empty chairs in between them (backgrid)Once their divorce was finalised in November 2022, Kanye moved on with Bianca Censori and they tied the knot in December of that year. Kanye has often taken aim at his ex-wife, but that did not stop Kim's sister Khloe Kardashian from hugging the rapper when they reunited last week for his son Saint West's basketball game.
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Relationship expert Louella Alderson believes Khloe's behaviour around Kanye will have been influenced by her family. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Louella said: "Despite the turmoil and tension that has occurred between Kanye West and the Kardashian family in recent years, there will always be a connection between them as Kanye and Kim share four children together."
She said Kanye and Khloe's hug could have been "a genuine moment of affection" between them after years of being family. The relationship expert added: "Khloe has always been good at putting her personal feelings aside and focusing on the well-being of her family.
Kim Kardashian arriving at the basketball game (WCP,4cnrs / BACKGRID)
Kanye West looking at his phone while sitting (WCP,4cnrs / BACKGRID)"This has been most evident in her relationship with Tristan, the father of her children. He cheated and lied to her on a number of occasions, but Khloe doesn't talk badly about him and continues co-parenting with him in a positive way for the sake of their two children."
She also suggested Khloe would have wanted to show a positive relationship with Kanye for the sake of his kids. The musician shares four children with his ex-wife - Saint, Chicago, North, and Psalm. Louella said: "Showing a united front towards Kanye in front of Khloe's children and Kanye's children could help create a sense of stability and normalcy for the children. It also sets a good example for them to see adults being civil and supportive towards one another."
She continued: "When there is conflict or tension between family members, children can feel caught in the middle and may experience feelings of stress, confusion, or even guilt. For Kim and Khloe's children, seeing them getting along with Kanye can help ease any potential negative feelings they may have toward their father or uncle. It also allows them to feel comfortable and secure in the relationships within their family."