‘Today’ Host Announces Lie About Kim Kardashian, Then Regrets It

A Today Show host announced a lie about Kim Kardashian and then regrets it. In a recent broadcast, they mentioned Kim’s split from Pete Davidson. Before then, they thought it was a good time to crack jokes at the former couple’s expense. She later apologized and said that she “shouldn’t have” said the joke in the first place. Read on to learn more about the latest controversy on the morning talk show.

Which Today host joked about Kim Kardashian?

Today Show host Sheinelle Jones was the one who joked about Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. The incident took place during the show’s live broadcast on Monday, August 8. She started the “POPStart” entertainment segment by announcing that the two stars split after nine months of dating.

On Friday, August 5, news first broke on TV Shows Ace that Kim and Pete went their separate ways. The hot couple didn’t want to navigate a long-distance relationship. Instead of sharing the news, Sheneille made a joke about their whirlwind romance.

“Next up, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson… they’re getting married!” the Today host said. Sheinelle laughed and then apologized for sharing that lie. She freaked out the entire set. “I’m just kidding! Sorry, I should not have done that,” Sheinelle admitted.

She shared the real news, which she revealed is “the end of an era [as] Kim and Pete have decided to call it quits.” Sheinelle assured her co-hosts that there are no ill-will feelings between the two. She claimed that the two are still “friends” and that “all is well.”

“OK, that’s good,” Savannah Guthrie said in relief. The news broke before the weekend and has has everyone talking since. Some fans wonder if Kim Kardashian is back with her ex-husband Kanye West. In the meantime, fans are buzzing about who Pete could date next.

Why did the Skims founder break up with the SNL alum?

Kim Kardashian and Pete still have “a lot of love and respect” for one another. An insider told E! News that they didn’t want to have a long-distance relationship. Pete’s new film took him to Australia. They quietly split sometime last week, according to the outlet.

According to a new report, Kim Kardashian was the one who called it quits. She’s rumored to have reconnected with her ex-husband. In February 2021, she shocked fans when she filed for divorce. Ever since then, she’s been on the rebound with the 28-year-old.

Pete and Kim were first linked in October 2021 when they held hands at Knott’s Scary Farm. The two embarked on a whirlwind, bicoastal romance. However, they didn’t want to take it overseas. Kim has recently been super-supportive of Kanye lately, by sharing some of his latest designs.

What are your thoughts on Sheinelle’s joke? Do you think it was inappropriate? Are you shocked by the break-up news? Sound off below in the comment section.

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