Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has come under fire after snubbing a journalist during an awkward live TV encounter at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Kim was in Monaco alongside her sister Khloé to support legendary F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who she has been romantically linked to since February.
The pair recently appeared to confirm their relationship on social media, with Kim sharing footage of them riding bikes together on Instagram just last week.
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This was Kim’s first race appearance as Hamilton’s partner, so all eyes were on the reality TV star.
As part of his famous pre-race grid walk, veteran Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle approached the Kardashian sisters hoping to grab a quick interview.
But when he asked Kim how she was doing and whether she was enjoying the atmosphere, the Skims founder appeared to ignore the questions.
“Normally, people will have a quick chat with us. Are you enjoying F1?” Brundle asked Kim.
When no response came, the former F1 driver quipped to the camera: “So, we’re not talking today?”
The exchange quickly went viral online, with many viewers criticising Kim for her “massive snub” of one of the sport’s most recognisable broadcasters.
Others, however, defended the reality star, arguing there is no expectation for the partners, wives or girlfriends of drivers to participate in media interviews on race day.
Other celebrities in attendance at the star-studded event included Catherine Zeta-Jones, her husband Michael Douglas, and Olivia Wilde.
Kim and Khloé arrived in Monaco by boat on Friday and were spotted throughout the weekend supporting Hamilton.
After the race, Hamilton appeared to acknowledge Kim from the podium, blowing a kiss in her direction while she watched proudly and captured the moment on her phone.
