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Khloe Kardashian Gives First Interview Since Lamar Odom’s Hospitalisation: “I Will Always Love Him”

She also got real about those reconciliation rumours.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 13:54

Update:

Khloe has since tweeted further clarification regarding the interview, which was actually conducted prior to events leading to Lamar's hospitilisation:

https://twitter.com/khloekardashian/status/659372359837585409

https://twitter.com/khloekardashian/status/659372458395369472

https://twitter.com/khloekardashian/status/659372630064037892

https://twitter.com/khloekardashian/status/659372650297294849

What we wrote earlier:

Khloe Kardashian has given her first interview since Lamar Odom was hospitalised for an alleged overdose earlier this month.

The star, who dropped everything to be with her estranged husband after learning about his health, has spoken to People magazine about everything that’s gone on.

Appearing on the cover of their latest issue, Khloe told the mag how she felt after receiving the distressing news, saying: “All I knew was I had to get there.

“I had to get to him and make sure he was okay. I hate that he was in that situation. I wouldn't want anybody in that situation, especially someone I love and care about."

But while it’s clear how much she cares about Lamar, she’s also shut down rumours that the two are getting back together – saying there’s too much going on at the moment.

She added: “There are too many other important things, too many medical things.

“It's not even in our brains thinking about us as a couple or having a relationship right now.

"I loved him always, and I will always love him. I don't believe love is fickle.

“I believe when you love someone, you are allowed to love from afar. You don't have to be with that person in order to love him."

Khloe even discussed Lamar’s progress since his collapse on October 13, and while she didn’t give a ton of details, she seems optimistic about his recovery.

"The fact that he woke up was definitely a sigh of relief for everybody," she told People.

"Every hour is different. It goes up and it goes down but he's awake. He's alive and that's all I wanted, was for him to be okay.

"There is a very long road ahead of [Lamar].

“He has to walk that road by himself, and, most importantly, he has to want to walk that road. I will be there supporting him every step of the way."

- By Charlotte Warwick

Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom's Relationship: A Timeline

Back in the early days of their relationship, in September 2009, Khloe and Lamar were spotted leaving Katsuya restaurant in LA hand in hand.

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The very next evening they attended the LA premiere of movie Whiteout – and Lamar hadn’t even changed his T-shirt!

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Fast forward two and a half weeks, and the loved-up pair were ready to walk down the aisle, on September 27th 2009.

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The hungry newlyweds hit Los Angeles restaurant Mr Chow a few days later.

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Khloe and Lamar stepped out again at LA’s Phillipe on October 12th.

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KoKo was there to show her support for her hubby when he launched clothing line Rich Soil at Kitson in LA.

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And they were back at Katsuya to celebrate Lamar’s then-team, the LA Lakers, beating the Clippers 99-97.

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Come 2010, Khloe was meeting President Obama, at a ceremony to honour the Lakers.

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The husband and wife duo continued their love of dinner dates well into 2010. Here they’re pictured leaving LA’s La Scala.

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They stepped out to Casio’s Shock The World 2010 event in August at The Manhattan Centre.

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We couldn’t even handle the cuteness when Lamar joined the Kardashian Jenner ladies at the 12th Annual Teen Choice Awards in 2010.

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And don’t get us started on them posing in front of the Kardashian Christmas tree to end the year!

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Filming for their Keeping Up With The Kardashians spin-off, Khloe And Lamar, was in full swing by March 2011.

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The whole Kardashian Klan was out in force to support the launch of Khloe and Lamar’s fragrance, Unbreakable.

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The couple celebrated Khloe’s birthday at Chateau Nightclub in Las Vegas.

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And Khloe and Lamar were back at the Teen Choice Awards come 2011.

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It was a family affair as Kim Kardashian celebrated her birthday at Marquee Nightclub in Las Vegas. Hey, Kris Humphries.

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Khloe and Lamar looked loved-up at E! 2012 Upfront at NYC Gotham Hall.

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Meanwhile, in August that year, Khloe was spotted running errands with her stepchildren Destiny and Lamar Odom Jr.

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It was happy times for the two as they arrived at Kim’s baby shower in June 2013.

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But by August 2013 there were rumours that the marriage was in crisis. Lamar was arrested on suspicion of DUI, while Khloe avoided the spotlight as she hit the gym.

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Lamar was reported to have checked in to rehab in early September 2013, but left after just one night, denying he had a drug problem when asked by TMZ paps.

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Lamar’s father, Joe Odom, spoke to Radar Online to claim the Kardashians were to blame for his son’s problems. He himself is a former drug addict.

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However, Lamar took to Twitter to defend Khloe’s family, writing, “That man wasn't even invited to my wedding. He has never met my mother in law and some of my other family... He disrespecting the ONLY FAMILY that has loved me without expecting anything.

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Lamar spoke to Us Weekly at the Inside Jokes Comedy Club in LA on October 30th, telling them, "We're wonderful. We're unbreakable. That's why I wear my wedding ring. It is a beautiful ring. From a beautiful wife."

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In November that year, Khloe was still wearing her wedding ring.

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Khloe spoke out about her relationship with Lamar on another episode of KUWTK, saying, "I've been putting myself aside to save hopefully somebody else's life and now that I've come to terms that I can't, I have to move on with my life."

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In November 2013, a video surfaced online, which showed Lamar rapping about cheating on Khloe.

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Khloe eventually filed for divorce in December 2013, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’.

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On May 14th 2014, Khloe tweeted a tearful message, after a near miss with her estranged husband at Penthouse nightclub in West Hollywood. Khloe was partying inside with French Montana when Lamar was turned away by security.

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Then on her 30th birthday, Lamar reportedly called Khloe to declare his love for her, again while she was with French. Men and buses, eh?

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Later that summer, an episode of KUWTK aired, where Khloe admitted that Lamar cheated on her on her birthday in 2013. She covered up for him, even avoiding telling her family what had happened.

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A year after filing, Khloe’s divorce papers still hadn’t been signed, with Lamar refusing to complete them.

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In June 2015, Lamar’s best friend Jamie Sangouthai died from a suspected drug overdose. Jamie was seen on Khloe And Lamar, and often worked out with Khloe, who paid tribute to him on Twitter.

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Khloe posted this emotional image to Instagram, following the death of Jamie, with the caption “Life doesn’t get easier but I promise you that life will make you stronger.”

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Rumours have been flying about Jamie’s death bringing Khloe and Lamar back together, but only time will tell. Khloe was seen getting back to work at her store, DASH, two days after the sad news broke.

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