Khloé Kardashian Puts Her Mother Through A Lie Detector Test To Find Out Who Her Real Father Was

Khloé Kardashian didn’t just inherit a famous last name, she inherited a mystery that refused to stay buried. After her parents split and her dad, Robert Kardashian, eventually died in 2003, a bombshell claim resurfaced that he might not have been her biological father.

Here’s where it gets messy: Robert divorced Kris Jenner back in 1991, Kris’s affair rocked the family, and Robert later married Jan Ashley. Then, after Robert passed, Ashley said Robert told her Khloé was not his kid, adding fuel to rumors that had already been swirling. Khloé herself addressed the fallout years later, but the public noise kept growing louder.

And once O.J. Simpson got dragged into the conversation, the whole thing turned into a full-blown pop culture mystery.

Khloé with her dad, Robert Kardashian, who passed away in 2003 at 59 from esophageal cancer

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Robert and Kris Jenner split in 1991 after news broke that Kris had an affair

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After Jan Ashley’s claim about Khloé’s paternity hit the headlines, the rumors stopped being whispers and started acting like family lore.

Following Robert's divorce from Kris back in 1991, the attorney went on to marry Jan Ashley. After he died in 2003, Ashley claimed that he told her Khloé wasn't his biological daughter. Her words added fuel to an already burning fire of speculation.

"Khloé is not his kid — he told me that after we got married," she alleged in a 2012 interview. "He just kind of looked at me and said it like it was a matter of fact. He said, 'Well, you know that Khloé's not really a Kardashian, don't you? And I said … 'OK,' and that was it."

Those words hung heavy in the public consciousness. Whether true or simply the bitter aftermath of a failed marriage, they gave credence to rumors that had been swirling in hushed tones for years.

For Khloé, hearing that her late father may have questioned her paternity must have been devastating, regardless of the truth.

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O.J. Simpson had a longstanding connection with the Kardashian family, and he addressed the rumours in a podcast

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The situation got even weirder when Khloé recalled what Robert allegedly said, because it made the story feel personal, not just tabloid talk.

Unearthing hidden truths often brings to light unresolved feelings and issues that can affect relationships.

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Since then, the rumour mill has run wild with people convinced Khloé is actually O.J.'s child.

Appearing on an episode of the Full Send Podcast, Simpson reflected on his time hanging out with the Kardashians. His response was characteristically blunt and dismissive.

"I always thought Kris was a cute girl. She was really nice. But you know... I was dating [...] supermodels," he said.

When asked whether or not he knew about the rumours circulating about him and Kris, Simpson was quick to dismiss them. It's not even nowhere close to being true. It's just that I have never been attracted to her, and I never suspected that she was ever attracted to me, so that was never the case."

In response to being asked whether or not he's Khloé's 'real dad', Simpson said: "No. No, I'm not."

Before the podcast, Simpson previously addressed the rumours, taking to his X page to deny having ever been involved with Kris

Then O.J. Simpson stepped into the conversation on the Full Send Podcast, shutting down the “Kris and O.J.” speculation like it was nothing.

In a video uploaded on Father's Day in 2019, he said, "Bob Kardashian was like a brother to me. He was a great guy. He met and married Kris, and they really had a terrific time together when they were together. Unfortunately, that ended.

"But never, and I want to stress never, in any way, shape, or form, have I ever had any interest in Kris romantically or sexually. And I never got any indication that she ever had any interest in me. So all of these stories are just bogus. Bad. Tasteless.

"Khloé, like all the girls, I'm very proud of just like I knew Bob would be if he were there. But the simple fact of the matter is she's not mine."

His denials were firm and consistent. Yet somehow, the rumors persisted, perhaps because people wanted a scandal more than they wanted the truth.

Khloé has constantly rejected the idea of a DNA test, despite public pressure throughout the years

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The ordeal was even famously discussed on a 2012 episode of KUWTK. In the first episode of the seventh season of the hit reality TV show, which was aptly titled 'Who's Your Daddy', viewers watched as Kris travelled to Texas, where Khloé lived with then-husband Lamar Odom. The whole situation played out with the uncomfortable intimacy that only reality television can capture.

"I know all the rumours are absolutely ridiculous," the momager said while trying to convince her daughter to take a DNA test. "But I know this is something she needs in order to feel complete."

Kris even convinced her other kids, Kim, Kourtney, and Rob, to take DNA tests as a comparison, but Khloé refused. Her stance was firm and deeply personal.

"Mom, I don't care what they're saying," Khloé said. "Seriously, my dad is Robert Kardashian. My other dad is [Caitlyn] Jenner. I don't need someone to tell me who my family is. I have had the blessing of having two phenomenal fathers.

"I don't need a DNA test to prove who my father is."

It was a powerful moment of defiance. Khloé drew a line in the sand, asserting that family is defined by love and presence, not genetics. But the public pressure didn't ease, and neither did her own need for answers, apparently.

The Kardashian mom-manager, Kris, decided to take a Lie Detector Test

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Still, once you connect Kris’s 1991 split from Robert, Jan Ashley’s 2003 claim, and Simpson’s blunt dismissal, the whole rumor trail feels impossible to untangle.

Another episode of the show saw Kris take a lie detector test, something which was proposed by Kim following Kris' secret rendezvous with Todd Waterman, with whom she had an affair while with her first husband, Robert. The polygraph became a family spectacle, with questions ranging from the trivial to the deeply personal.

"During the lie detector, Kris admitted that Kim was her favourite daughter, but denied that she had taken more than her share from any of her daughters' business dealings," IMDb reports. "She also confirmed that Khloé's real father was Robert Kardashian.

"However, when Kris was asked whether she would like to have an affair with Todd, the needle on the polygraph started bouncing around frantically, causing husband Bruce to storm out."

That moment crystallized something essential about the Kardashian family dynamic: they're willing to expose almost anything for the cameras, even when it tears at the fabric of their relationships.

Kris confirmed what Khloé needed to hear, but the episode also revealed cracks in other parts of her life. Bruce's reaction to the Todd Waterman question showed that some wounds never fully heal, even when you're performing transparency for entertainment.

Well, there you have it.

The recent revelation regarding Khloé Kardashian's quest to uncover the truth about her paternity underscores the intricate dynamics of family relationships, particularly when they unfold in the glaring spotlight of reality television. The Kardashian family's ongoing paternity debate has not only captivated audiences but also illustrated the emotional complexities that arise from such deeply personal inquiries.

In this high-stakes environment, fostering trust and open communication becomes crucial. Khloé's decision to put her mother through a lie detector test reflects the intense desire for clarity amidst a backdrop of uncertainty and speculation. Ultimately, navigating these familial histories with understanding and support is vital for the Kardashian family as they confront their past under the watchful eyes of viewers.

The Kardashian family drama didn’t just spark a rumor, it spawned a paternity plot twist that people still can’t let go of.

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