The Secret Auction Victory
In a dramatic revelation on the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian disclosed she was the anonymous buyer who secured her late father's Bible for a staggering $80,000 (£64,000) at auction. The reality star had previously failed to purchase the item directly from O.J. Simpson's estate executor, Malcom LaVergne, after her initial $15,000 (£12,000) offer was rejected.
Kim confessed her secret plan during a tender moment with her seven-year-old daughter Chicago while touring their renovation project. "So if anyone is wondering who won that O.J. Simpson auction, you best believe it's me," she declared to both her daughter and the camera crew. The shapewear mogul explained she bid anonymously to prevent prices escalating if her interest became known.
Unexpected Discoveries and Family History
Upon examining the leather-bound Bible, Kim made several startling discoveries. She had believed her father Robert Kardashian purchased the Bible specifically for Simpson, but instead found it was his personal copy with his name inscribed in gold on the cover. Even more surprising were handwritten notes throughout the text.
"This is not my dad's writing," Kim noted in a bemused voice. "So it must be O.J.'s." When Chicago asked about Simpson, Kim gently explained, "He went to jail. It's a long story, I'll tell you when you're older."
The Emotional Gift to Khloé
Kim orchestrated an elaborate scheme to surprise sister Khloé with the Bible during their family's Easter celebration at Kourtney's Palm Springs home. Concealing the gift in her bag, Kim attempted to trick her family into reading from a "prayer book" before revealing the historic item.
The surprise nearly faltered when Khloé objected to reading passages, complaining "You really love to ruin everybody's vibe." However, when Kim finally handed her the Bible, Khloé instantly recognised its significance and was visibly moved. In a confessional, Khloé revealed she had "almost nothing" left from her father due to circumstances following his death.
Their mother Kris Jenner praised Kim's thoughtfulness, calling her daughter the "most thoughtful and kind" with "the biggest heart." The emotional moment highlighted the family's complex history, with Kris recalling how she and Robert remained "best friends" after their divorce, with him even helping with her shopping bills years later.
Family Tensions Surface
The episode also featured growing tensions between Kim and Kourtney. Their relationship strained further when Kourtney questioned Kim's decision to pursue law studies while managing four children, business commitments, and testifying in her Paris robbery trial.
Conversations grew increasingly testy, culminating in Kourtney bizarrely interrupting Kim's revelation about a potential "hit" being placed on her life to discuss snacks. "Wait, have you ever had a date with butter inside and sea salt? It's a really good snack," Kourtney remarked, leaving Kim stunned.
In a later confessional, Kourtney admitted she found conversations about others' lives "boring" and preferred focusing on her own family. Meanwhile, Khloé and Kris revisited childhood trauma during a podcast recording where Khloé revealed she still attends therapy after hiding under her mother's bed during intimate moments with Caitlyn Jenner.
The episode concluded with previews showing continued family drama, including Kim threatening to skip the Met Gala over dress fitting issues and Kourtney suggesting their father might be sending signs against Kim taking the bar exam.
