Key Takeaways
- Kourtney Kardashian dismissed rumors that she and Travis Barker were splitting on the Nov. 5 episode of The Kardashians, daring a magazine to publish its claims: “Tell them to print it.”
- Kardashian called the rumors “fabricated stories” and said she and Barker were renovating their home to accommodate their blended family, with plans for movie nights, cooking, and barbecues.
- Barker previously shared that the couple, who married in 2022 and welcomed son Rocky in 2023, try never to fall asleep angry at each other.
Kourtney Kardashian isn't interested in playing defense against rumors that her marriage to Travis Barker is falling apart. In fact, the reality star had a message for the publication reportedly preparing to claim that she and the Blink-182 drummer had separated: Go ahead and print it.
According to E! News, during the Nov. 5 episode of Hulu's The Kardashians, the 47-year-old recalled her publicist contacting her about a magazine claiming she and Barker were no longer living together and were headed for a split. Rather than issue a carefully worded denial, Kardashian challenged the outlet to publish the allegations.
"She is like, ‘The magazine is saying that you and Travis don’t live together anymore and you are splitting up,'" Kardashian recalled. "I go, ‘Tell them to print it.’ Just see what happens. They know it is not true."
Kardashian also took aim at how unverified relationship rumors spread online, suggesting the latest speculation began with a TikTok video. "And people believe it!" she said. "It's so bizarre."
The Lemme founder dismissed the claims as "fabricated stories," making clear that the supposed breakup bore little resemblance to what was actually happening behind closed doors.
Instead of preparing for a divorce, Kardashian and Barker have been preparing their home for their blended family. The couple, who married in 2022 and welcomed son Rocky Thirteen in November 2023, have been renovating their residence to accommodate their children from previous relationships.
Kardashian shares Mason, Penelope, and Reign with Scott Disick, while Barker is father to Landon and Alabama and maintains a close relationship with Atiana De La Hoya.
"My goal in renovating my house and all the changes we're making is so that we can all fit," Kardashian previously explained on The Kardashians. She acknowledged that combining households required adjustments, particularly while construction temporarily displaced the family.
But during the Nov. 5 episode, she was already looking forward to what comes next. "I can't wait to cook, have movie nights, barbecues," she said. "I want to make it feel magical for everyone."
The breakup speculation also arrives just months after Barker publicly discussed the effort he and Kardashian put into maintaining their relationship. In an August interview with People, the drummer revealed that they follow one simple rule: "We try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other."
He explained that even minor disagreements deserve attention before bedtime, adding that resolving issues rather than allowing them to linger helps the couple maintain their connection.
"Falling in love again, my wife gave me so much hope to where I ended up flying again," he said.
Kardashian accompanied him on his first flight since the 2008 crash.
