Khloé Kardashian Defends AI Intro Amid Backlash

On October 8, 2026, Khloé Kardashian posted to Instagram defending the AI opening of season 8 of The Kardashians on Hulu. She wrote WATCH UNTIL THE END and said seeing people comment while only watching the first few seconds is frustrating but also typical these days. The intro shows AI versions of the family worldwide: Kris Jenner on a yacht in the South of France, Kourtney Kardashian with matcha in Japan with Travis Barker, Khloé on an African safari, Kendall and Kylie Jenner at a Versailles party, and Kim Kardashian at a Swiss ski chalet. Summoned home by Kris, they reunite in Calabasas and transform—Kourtney's face into a giant red toenail or thumb with red nail, Kylie growing a tail, Kim's ear into a nose, Khloé's eye and Kris's hands doubling in size. The real family confronts them. Real Kim asks if they have been AI this whole time; real Kourtney and an AI voice say they would know; real Kris calls one a thumb. An AI figure says a digital show would be easier with no scheduling conflicts, no glam is necessary, and crying on cue without messing up makeup. Khloé hits a kill switch that melts the AI versions. Reactions were mixed, some praising the concept and others questioning the anti-AI message given the use of AI.