Khloé Kardashian Faces Backlash For Pushing Debunked Kidnap Theory

  • By Julian
  • May 16, 2026, 2 p.m.

Khloé Kardashian Under Fire for Podcast Controversy

Khloé Kardashian has stirred up a storm of criticism after delving into a conspiracy theory on her podcast, Babe Official, regarding the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The reality TV star shared her thoughts on the case with Ashley Flowers of Crime Junkie, despite the theory being thoroughly debunked by law enforcement.

In the recent episode, Khloé, 41, speculated that authorities might be holding back crucial information and expressed her bewilderment over the unsolved case of Nancy, who vanished without a trace in 2026. "The case is a complete mystery to me," she confessed, maintaining her belief that Nancy is still alive. Khloé also noted what she perceives as "too many unanswered questions" surrounding the investigation.

“There are just too many unanswered questions about what happened to Nancy,” Khloé remarked during the podcast.

Controversial Comments Spark Outrage

Adding fuel to the fire, Khloé endorsed a widely dismissed conspiracy theory implying Nancy's son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, was "suspicious," a narrative often circulated by online sleuths. However, both police and the FBI have cleared Tommaso and all Guthrie family members of any suspicion following exhaustive investigations.

Fans were quick to voice their disapproval on social media, with many slamming Khloé for her comments. One user angrily wrote, "STOP BEGGING FOR ATTENTION for people to listen to your failing podcast!" Others echoed similar sentiments, questioning why Khloé would discuss a topic she admitted knowing little about.

Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Nancy Guthrie

Fans React Strongly to Khloé's Remarks

The backlash was swift and fierce. "If you, YOURSELF, are admitting you don't know anything about a specific subject - why in the world would I waste my time to listen to what you say???!!!" a frustrated listener posted. Another criticized her insensitivity, saying, "STFU Khloé for the love of God her children have to live without a mother and her grandchildren have to live without a grandmother."

The criticism didn't stop there. "Khloé, if you admittedly don't know enough about the situation, then kindly STFU!" one comment read, urging her to focus on her new career ventures instead of diving into conspiracy theories. Clearly, Khloé's decision to discuss the controversial topic has not gone down well with her audience.

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