Kim Kardashian is confident Rob Kardashian can keep up with fans’ hopes.
After the sole Kardashian brother made an appearance in the season seven premiere of The Kardashians, the SKIMS founder was optimistic about the 38-year-old—who stepped back from reality TV in 2017—showing up on camera again.
“If he’s in the mood and in a good headspace to know that he wants to put himself out there,” Kim explained during an Oct. 28 appearance on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy with Andy Cohen. “He’s so down. And he’s great and silly and it’s just been a choice for him to just want to chill a little bit.”
For now, though, Kim—mom to North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, with ex Kanye West—is sure that Rob “feels good,” about his latest appearance on their show to say goodbye to mom Kris Jenner’s old home noting, “He wants to be on.”
For Kim, as well as sisters Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, it has been refreshing to have their entire family show up for the reality series—but they in no way want to force it.
“Obviously we want to respect whoever doesn’t want to be on,” Kim explained. “All of us don’t have to have the same dreams and goals. So, he changed his up a little bit and now, he’s like, ‘I don’t mind it.’”
Indeed, while Rob—dad to Dream, 8, with ex Blac Chyna—has appeared on the latest season of his family’s reality series, he previously discussed alongside sister Khloe why he’s chosen to mostly stay out of the spotlight in recent years.
“I don’t wanna be filming and putting myself in a position where I’m not comfortable,” Rob detailed during a July appearance on Khloe in Wonder Land. “I’m not comfortable in my skin, so why would I want to go be on camera and just be vulnerable and let people in when that’s not what I want to do?”
However, the Rob & Chyna alum emphasized that his absence from filming does not connote any beef in the family.
“There’s definitely nothing wrong between any of us,” he added. “It just has everything to do with myself.”
At the time, Rob also clarified himself that there are situations when he loves filming.
“If it’s positive and natural and I’m feeling good about myself,” he shared. “I like being around my family so that stuff is good to me.”
For more highlights from the Kardashians’ time on television, keep reading…
Khloe Goes to Jail
Who can forget the time Khloe Kardashian was on her way to jail, and Kim Kardashian couldn't stop taking selfies. "Kim, would you stop taking pictures of yourself? Your sister's going to jail," Kris Jenner famously said.
Kris Learns How to Pole Dance
Kourtney Waxes Khloe's Vagina
When Khloe needed to get her ladyparts waxed for then-husband Lamar Odom, there was only one woman for the job—Kourtney Kardashian. Doesn't get more ride or die than that.
Kim Beats Khloe with Her Purse
This was the episode where the world learned exactly what happens when you're rude to Kim. Kim hit Khloe with her handbag over and over again while saying, "Don't be f--king rude!" Lesson learned.
Kris Pees Herself
We died laughing when Khloe wouldn't let Kris in the car and Kris couldn't hold it any longer! When you gotta go, you gotta go.
Kris Gets Tipsy in Napa
The girls go to a winery in Napa, and Kris has a little to much to drink. While Kourtney and Khloe are sitting in the car Facetiming with French Montana, Kris greets him with a, "Hello, mother f--ker!"
Food Fight at Kylie's
Kylie Jenner finally has her own place! But no home is truly broken in until your sisters have a guacamole food fight at the dinner table.
Scott Officially Becomes a Lord
Yes, there is a meaning behind Scott Disick's social media handle. Back in 2012, Kourtney's now-ex was officially dubbed a Lord and became London royalty right before our eyes.
Kourtney's Bum Lip
Nothing was funnier than watching Kourtney struggle to have a conversation with Khloe while her mouth was completely numb from her trip to the dentist.
Scott Prank Calls Kris
Scott had been known to pull a few pranks in his day, but the time he prank called Kris pretending to be Todd Kraines was legendary. "Auntie Kris, it's me! It's Todd Kraines!" will go down in history as our favorite quote ever.
Kim Loses Her Diamond Earring
In perhaps the most quotable Kardashian moment, Kim crying over her lost diamond earring was tragic, but Kourtney was there to add a little perspective: "Kim, there's people that are dying."
"Is That A Chicken?!"
When Kris gifted Kylie this sweet baby pig back in 2016, the youngest Kardashian-Jenner memorably mistook it for the farm animal she really wanted. "Is that a chicken?" she shrieked once the housewarming present was unveiled. Upon closer examination, she realized her error.