A seemingly innocent piece of festive decor has sent the rumour mill into overdrive, suggesting Khloe Kardashian and her ex-partner Tristan Thompson might be on much friendlier terms than previously believed.
The Gingerbread House That Started It All
A photograph of a gingerbread house, uploaded to Instagram by Travis Barker's stepdaughter Atiana de La Hoya, featured the names of the extended Kardashian-Jenner family. Intriguingly, among the names was that of Tristan Thompson, 34, the father of Khloe's two children. This inclusion has sparked intense speculation that the former couple, whose relationship was plagued by infidelity scandals, may have secretly rekindled their romance.
The detail becomes more curious when considering other ex-partners were omitted. Scott Disick, Travis Scott, and Kanye West—all of whom share children with Kardashian sisters—were left off the sweet display. Meanwhile, current partners like Timothée Chalamet, Travis Barker, and Corey Gamble were included, making Thompson's presence all the more notable.
Khloe's Public Stance on Their Relationship
This festive clue comes despite Khloe Kardashian's recent public comments insisting Thompson is not "back in" her life romantically. Speaking on her podcast, Khloe In Wonderland, the 41-year-old reality star addressed the constant speculation head-on.
"Tristan and I, we have a good co-parenting relationship," she stated. "I think what I find so funny is that people are always like, 'How do you let Tristan back in?' And I'm like, 'Well, Tristan's not back in.' He's just the father of my kids, so he's going to be around his kids and I'm really grateful that he is."
She emphasised her commitment to their children's wellbeing, adding, "I love that he has a great relationship with his kids. I think that's a beautiful blessing and I'm never going to get in the way of that."
A Tumultuous History of Scandals and Splits
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's relationship has been a rollercoaster since it began in 2016. They share two children: daughter True, seven, and son Tatum, three. Their partnership was repeatedly buffeted by Thompson's cheating scandals.
Less than 48 hours before True's birth in 2018, DailyMail.com exclusively revealed Thompson's alleged affair with a New York City strip club bartender. The couple split in 2019 after he was caught kissing Kylie Jenner's then-best friend, Jordyn Woods. During the 2020 coronavirus lockdowns, they moved in together to co-parent True and rekindled their romance.
The final, most devastating split occurred in 2021. DailyMail.com obtained court documents revealing Thompson was expecting a child with fitness trainer Maralee Nichols. He confirmed paternity in January 2022. An emotional Khloe unleashed a furious tirade on The Kardashians, calling the situation "humiliating," "disgusting," and a "circus."
Representatives for Khloe Kardashian have been contacted by The Daily Mail for comment regarding the latest speculation but have not yet responded. Whether the gingerbread house is a sign of a renewed romance or simply an acknowledgement of their co-parenting bond remains the question captivating fans.
