Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom reunited at the season 6 premiere of The Kardashians, marking the first time they had seen each other since their divorce nearly nine years ago. This emotionally charged meeting, broadcast on February 6, 2025, took place at the home of Khloé's close friend Malika Haqq, where Khloé aimed to return several of Odom’s personal belongings and achieve some much-needed closure.
The former couple, who were married for about seven years, first met and started dating just one month before tying the knot in September 2009. Their relationship captured public attention through the reality show Khloé & Lamar, which aired from 2011 to 2012. Sadly, their union faced significant challenges, primarily due to Odom's struggles with substance abuse, which began to weigh heavily on their marriage. Khloé filed for divorce for the first time in 2013, eventually finalizing it years later, but their history left lasting impressions on both.
During their reunion, Khloé shared, “Lamar was, and is, definitely someone I felt was the love of my life,” expressing the depth of her feelings even after all the turmoil they had faced. She took the opportunity to reflect on their tumultuous past, stating, “I took my vows very seriously and was married for about seven years. But there were bigger things we could not fix.” This acknowledgment of their emotional baggage was palpable as the scene unfolded.
Upon meeting, Khloé gave Odom several items he had left behind, including his NBA awards and personal mementos. The encounter did not lack its awkward moments. Odom, who arrived over half an hour late with gifts including flowers and cake, lightheartedly referred to Khloé as “my wife,” prompting her to laugh it off with, “OK, calm down.” Khloé, nevertheless, noted the emotional weight of the meeting, admitting she didn’t harbor many feelings for the encounter due to the trauma linked to their relationship.
“I don’t have bad blood. I don’t have any blood. There’s no feelings,” Khloé stated, emphasizing her desire to return his belongings without any unnecessary discussions. Despite the seemingly light-hearted nature of their exchanges, she acknowledged the complicated sentiment swirling around the meeting. “I have dealt with so much trauma from this relationship for years, and learning how to unlove someone — having to go through all of this — it's almost like a death,” she said, articulately voicing the emotional struggles many can relate to post-breakup.
Lamar, for his part, appeared visibly nervous during the encounter, expressing vulnerability as he told Khloé, “I took you through a lot. I love you for trying your hardest with me. That love, I don't think it'll ever go away. I know it won't.” His words struck Khloé, though she maintained her guarded emotions. Reflecting on the reunion, she shared, “This is so familiar and so uncharted all at the same time. It's just a mindf--k.”
While tensions remained evident, the duo attempted to navigate their complicated past. Their initial light banter slowly shifted to more serious reflections. Khloé recalled the last time they saw each other, recounting, “I was very upset. I said to him, ‘I’m going to Vegas. You need to be out by Monday. That’s it, I’m done.’ And I haven’t seen Lamar since then.” This recollection of the breakdown of their relationship hinted at the underlying pain both experienced through their shared history.
Throughout this intense exchange, Khloé conveyed how complicated their connection had become, leading to her realization: “Words are empty” when Lamar addressed her as his wife. She urged him to take it easy, recognizing the scars they both carried. Lamar’s nervousness and palpable discomfort during their exchanges showcased the depth of their shared experiences and the unsaid tension hanging between them.
Despite the complications, Khloé’s reflections highlighted the bittersweet nature of their past — “When it was great, it was spectacular. When it was bad, it was horrific. There wasn’t much of anything else.” The reminders of their glorious times intertwined with haunting memories left both feeling vulnerable but perhaps somewhat freed by confronting their shared past.
With the episode ending on a cliffhanger note, fans are left intrigued about how this rekindled acquaintance will evolve. New episodes of The Kardashians are available every Thursday on Hulu, promising to shed more light on the complicated narratives of love, loss, and personal growth.