Rob Kardashian Finally 'Came Out Of His Shell' To Break Family Show Hiatus

Rob Kardashian will be on the next season of "The Kardashians" after an 8-year hiatus! 

The only son in the Kardashian-Jenner clan has finally made his mother, Kris Jenner's dream a reality by returning to the spotlight. Sources previously claimed the momager disliked Rob's reclusive lifestyle and urged him to make a comeback.

Rob Kardashian is the fourth and youngest child welcomed by Kris Jenner and the late attorney Robert Kardashian. He has two younger sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, from his mother's second marriage to Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, before her transition.

The trailer for the upcoming season of the Hulu reality TV series captured a blink-and-you-miss-it moment where Rob made a surprise appearance. His physical features had barely changed in years, making him easily recognizable before his sister Khloé fondly called out to him.

Rob's appearance in the trailer marked the first time he had been seen on his family's show in eight years. He was frequently filmed during the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" era and even starred in a short-lived spin-off, "Rob & Chyna," alongside his ex-fiancée, Blac Chyna.

Although the media personality has returned to the spotlight, a source told The Daily Mail his comeback shouldn't be seen as financially motivated. They claimed Rob was doing well for himself and serves as the chief financial officer for Kardashian Incorporated.

According to the source, Rob does not need financial assistance from his family as "he earns his own living." They stressed that he wasn't dependent on his loved ones, claiming "he is not taken care of, or kept, and does not just expect them to give him money."

The source noted Rob took pride in working and earning his own living. In 2015, the TV personality launched the designer sock company, Arthur George, a lucrative business described as his money-maker."

As for his return to the spotlight, Rob first came out of his shell in July for a virtual appearance on his sister's "Khloé In Wonder Land" podcast. Unlike past guests, he phoned in instead of appearing in person to address his life and possible return to reality TV.

The Blast covered Rob's appearance on Khloé's podcast, reporting that he got candid about his exit from reality TV. He explained that he no longer wished to showcase his life on camera or put himself in a position where he wasn't comfortable.

Rob noted he left that world because he saw no good reason to be vulnerable for thousands to watch and let people into his life when his heart wasn't in it. He emphasized that his departure had not negatively impacted his relationship with his siblings.

Although he avoided the spotlight, Rob stated his relationship with his sisters was fine because they played no part in his exit. However, he teased the possibility of his return to reality TV, saying, "I like being around my family, so that stuff is good to me."

Rob's reclusive lifestyle made headlines early this year when The Blast reported that a source claimed his mother wasn't a fan of his choices. The source claimed Kris wanted her only son to stop hiding and return to their family's reality TV series.

"It's the biggest heartbreak of her life, and she's desperate to convince him to come out of his shell," the source alleged. They claimed Kris never imagined Rob would lock himself indoors after stepping away from reality TV.

Another insider claimed that Rob barely spent time with his other siblings, except for Khloé, noting that he was closer to his immediate older sister than the rest. Her home was the only place he reportedly visited outside his residence, and he frequently visited her with his daughter, Dream.

The Blast shared in May that living as a recluse had not stopped Rob from finding love. A source claimed he was secretly dating a mystery woman, whose identity was kept under wraps, even from his family.

The source alleged that Rob prioritized privacy because of the trauma he endured during his days in the spotlight. On that note, they claimed his family would have little knowledge about his new romance because he didn't want them to blow his cover.

Rob wasn't the type to hide his relationships in the past and publicly dated actress Adrienne Bailon from 2007 to 2009. He had a brief romance with Angela Simmons in 2010 before moving on with singer Rita Ora. He was also engaged to Blac Chyna, but their relationship ended acrimoniously.

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