Fans eagerly anticipating a glimpse of Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s romance on Season 5 of The Kardashians were left disappointed following the season premiere. Despite the highly publicized relationship between the 26-year-old cosmetics mogul and the 28-year-old actor, the episode titled “Welcome To My Mind” did not feature Chalamet at all, nor did it make any references or hints towards their relationship.
The lack of Chalamet’s presence was surprising given the timeline. Jenner and Chalamet, reportedly dating since January 2023, were both in Paris for Fashion Week, which took place from September 25, 2023, to October 3, 2023. The couple was even spotted together at Rosalia’s 31st birthday celebration in Paris during this period. Despite these sightings, the new season premiere chose to focus on other aspects of Jenner’s life, leaving fans curious about the off-screen dynamics of her relationship with Chalamet.
The decision to keep their relationship private on the show is particularly notable considering the producers’ past probing into her half-sister Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Pete Davidson shortly after they started dating. It appears Jenner has opted to keep her romance with Chalamet off-limits for the reality series.
Interestingly, speculation about a subtle nod to Chalamet emerged last week when the Hulu page for The Kardashians posted a teaser clip featuring Jenner. In the clip, Jenner stood against a desert backdrop, wearing a light brown desert-themed dress with a hood. Many fans interpreted this outfit as a reference to Chalamet’s role in the Dune film series, where he portrays Paul Atreides, a character integral to the desert setting of the story. The entire family appeared against a desert backdrop in the promotional poster, dressed in various shades of brown, further fueling speculation.
During Paris Fashion Week, Jenner was also seen spending quality time with her half-sister Kendall Jenner. In a heartfelt moment, Kendall expressed her appreciation for their alone time together, saying, “I really love alone time with Kylie. I think we’re both pretty busy so when we get to have these one-on-one moments it’s really special.”