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Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom are reconnecting—but not in the way fans might think. Their reunion, which caught many off guard, plays out in front of the cameras in the upcoming season six of "The Kardashians." The surprise moment has sparked curiosity, especially after the former Los Angeles Lakers star opened up about how it all came to be.
Lamar, 45, recently shared on "The Kyle & Jackie O Show" that their reconnection was set in motion by Khloé's longtime best friend, Malika Haqq. "I bumped into her in Las Vegas, I think it was Super Bowl weekend," Lamar recalled during his January 19 interview. "She came to me and said, 'You know Lamar, I think it's time for you and Khloé... You haven't seen her in years. If you're up for it, I think I could make it happen.'"
© Kevin MazurTrue to her word, Malika made it happen. However, Lamar admitted he wasn't prepared for the cameras capturing the moment. "I went there, and there were cameras," he said. "It's cool. I understand it."
For longtime fans, seeing Khloé, 40, and Lamar together again stirs up memories of their whirlwind romance, which began with their 2009 wedding after just a month of dating. Their love story played out on the reality show "Khloé & Lamar" and was one of the most talked-about relationships in the Kardashian universe. However, it was not without its struggles.
© WireImageKhloé initially filed for divorce in 2013 amid Lamar's struggles with infidelity and substance abuse. Despite the separation, she put their divorce on hold in 2015 to support him through his near-fatal overdose at a Nevada brothel. Once Lamar recovered, their divorce was finalized in 2016, officially closing the chapter on their marriage.
Now, as the pair reconnect, Lamar has made it clear that rekindling their romance isn't on the table. "I wouldn't say back together," he clarified. "It would be a blessing to be her friend." He went on to explain why a romantic reunion isn't in the cards: "So much time has passed. And people change. I think it's healthy sometimes to move on in a healthy way."
© NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesFor Khloé, who now shares two children—True, 6, and Tatum, 2—with her ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson, the reunion is emotional. The season six trailer for "The Kardashians" teases a heartfelt moment as Lamar arrives with a bouquet of flowers. In a confessional, Khloé reflects, "I don't know this person anymore," while her mother, Kris Jenner, tearfully proclaims, "That was the love of her life."
The reunion promises to bring emotional depth to the new season. However, it also sparked a heated debate on social media, as many believe bringing Lamar to the show was a strategy to maintain ratings.
Season six of "The Kardashians" premieres on Hulu on February 6, and viewers can expect to see this heartfelt chapter unfold.
