“It’s not that mysterious what’s happening with Rob,” Kim tells the mag. “He has gained weight. He feels uncomfortable being on the show, and that’s okay. Do I think he smokes weed, drinks beer, hangs out and plays video games with his friends all day long? Yes.”
But, don’t worry — she’s also convinced he’s not dabbling with any drug harder than marijuana. When asked if she’s sure Rob’s not doing ‘Meth all day at the Ritz,’ Kim laughs, “No, no. Or he’d be skinny!” Indeed, Rob’s weight has been a concern and insecurity for years, which is the main reason he has opted out of appearing on KUWTK recently.
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It’s not just the reality show that Rob’s been absent from, though. He skipped Kim’s wedding in 2014, and has barely offered any public support to his step dad, Caitlyn Jenner, 65, during her transition. And any Rob sightings are few and far between, with photographers only catching photos of the former Dancing With The Stars contestant on rare occasions.
Rob Kardashian: Family ‘Worried Sick’ & Want Him To Get Help
The Kardashian family has expressed concern for Rob on their reality show’s most recent season, but no one has ever been so blunt about what he’s been up to, so Kim’s admission is pretty shocking. And while she seemed to shrug off his behavior in the interview, the whole family is actually petrified about what will happen.
“Rob has extreme social anxiety, is very unhealthy and just isn’t doing anything to get back on his feet,” an insider told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “The whole Kardashian and Jenner family is worried sick about him, but they just don’t know what to do. He refuses to get therapy or to go get help.” To hear more about Kim and Rob Kardashian, head over to iTunes and download the HollywoodLife podcast for free!
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— Alyssa Norwin