Kendall Jenner Finally Addresses The Rumor The Internet Won’t Let Go

After years of speculation, Kendall Jenner has finally spoken about a rumor that refuses to fade.

On a candid podcast appearance, the model addressed online assumptions, explained why the discourse feels cruel, and clarified where she stands today.

Her comments offer context, push back against stereotypes, and reveal why she guards her private life so fiercely in the spotlight now.

During an appearance on the "In Your Dreams" podcast on January 9, the 30-year-old addressed a rumor she says has followed her for years.

According to PEOPLE, she told host Owen Thiele, “Then there's the whole side of the internet that thinks I'm a lesbian.”

What troubles her most, she explained, is not curiosity but cruelty.

“You want to know what really bothers me? How mean people are about it,” she said, adding that the tone feels hostile rather than supportive.

She continued, “It's not with, like, a welcoming arm of like, 'Hey, if you were, yes, come join.' It's not kind. It's very mean. It's very like, 'What the f-ck are you doing?'”

Jenner framed the speculation as an example of how online narratives can harden into something damaging over time, especially when repeated endlessly across platforms without empathy or accountability and public restraint.

Jenner made it clear that secrecy has never been her approach to life, particularly when it comes to something as personal as identity.

While she does not identify as gay, she emphasized that honesty would come first if that were ever the case.

She said, "I understand that coming out is not an easy thing for anybody, if not most people."

Acknowledging the courage it takes for many, she added, "And I'm not saying that's an easy thing, but knowing, and I can speak for myself here, and knowing myself, I think at this point in my life I'd be out if I was."

Jenner continued by underscoring her confidence in living authentically, explaining, "I'm not saying it's an easy thing. I'm just saying that knowing me and knowing how I would want to live my life, I would be. I'd have no problem being that."

Beyond identity speculation, Kylie Jenner also addressed the conspiracy-style narratives that have attached themselves to the rumor.

She pointed to claims suggesting she hides her sexuality for professional reasons, something she finds baffling.

"I think that there's this whole narrative that I'm hiding this thing ... I've seen really f-cked up things that are like, 'It's bad for business,' and I'm like, 'What? How?' I don't understand it," she said.

For Jenner, the suggestion that authenticity could somehow damage her career feels outdated and disconnected from reality.

She closed the subject with clarity and openness, stating, "All's to say, as of today, I am not."

Still, she avoided rigid labels about the future, adding, "I don't think I will be, but I'm not closing doors to experiences in life."

The remarks struck a balance between definitiveness and openness, reinforcing her belief in growth without pressure.

Beyond the rumor, Kylie Jenner’s love life has often fueled public curiosity.

Over the years, she has been linked to high-profile names, from a teenage romance with Harry Styles to a long-term relationship with NBA star Devin Booker.

More recently, she was involved with Bad Bunny, though that relationship ended quietly.

Despite these connections, Jenner has consistently guarded her personal life.

A longtime rule about keeping relationships private was once explained by a close collaborator.

“Kendall's always had this rule — she felt like she had to be with someone for at least a year before she let them be a part of the show because she doesn't always know what people's intentions are,” said "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" executive producer Farnaz Farjam in 2021.

Farnaz added, "So that's why we kind of kept her personal life out of it, just because she had a rule."

In a 2019 interview with Vogue Australia, Jenner explained why she prefers to keep her romantic life private.

“For me, a lot of things are very special and very sacred, like my friends and relationships. I personally think that bringing things into the public makes everything so much messier,” she said.