Kardashian family 'splash out $300k on 30 ROLEX watches to thank the KUWTK crew' after filming the final episode following 20 seasons
The Kardashian family splashed out a staggering $300,000 on 30 Rolex watches to thank the Keeping Up With The Kardashians crew for their hard work after 15 years on screen.
Kourtney, 41, Kim, 40, Khloe, 36, and momager Kris, 65, are said to have surprised the team with the luxury timepieces after filming came to an end on Friday night following 20 seasons.
The siblings and their mother 'thanked everyone with speeches and sent well-wishes after the show wrapped' while loyal crew members said they had stayed on the show for so long because it was 'fun working with the family'.
Raise a glass: Keeping Up With The Kardashians filmed its last ever episode on Friday night, bringing an end to the reality TV juggernaut after 15 years on-screen
TMZ also claimed the Rolex watches caused 'a lot more tears, excitement and thanks'.
MailOnline has contacted the Kardashian family for comment.
KUWTK filmed its last ever episode on Friday night, bringing an end to the reality TV juggernaut after 15 years on-screen.
While celebrations were certainly dampened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim and her siblings ensured they brought the show to an end in style, with champagne and personalised cookies at an outdoor garden party.
Cheers! And now it has been claimed that the Kardashian family thanked their loyal KUWTK crew with 30 Rolex watches after wrapping the show
Sisters Kourtney and Khloe both shared glimpses of their children tucking into the biscuits with icing to mimic their faces, after paying to tribute to the show's crew, including audio technician Erin Paxton who has worked on the show for 14 years.
Wow: The Rolex watches are said to have caused 'a lot more tears, excitement and thanks' (stock image of a Rolex Submariner)
As Kim and her siblings recorded the final scenes for their series, the star shared a glimpse of the mask-clad crew preparing to film.
The reality star's husband Kanye West was noticeably absent, following rumours that divorce between the couple is 'imminent' after a turbulent six-year marriage.
Kim shared a drink with the KUWTK crew on Friday, as they raised a glass after filming the final episode of their E! show's 20-season run, which first aired back in 2007.
She captioned the video: '20 Seasons. 14 years. Bible, we can't believe today is the last day of filming for #KUWTK. Final season coming soon to E!'
Bling! Kim, 40, Kourtney, 41, pictured, Khloe, 36, and momager Kris, 65, are said to have surprised the team with the luxury timepieces, which reportedly cost in total around $300,000 (£221,100)
She sat in her backyard with a plastic cup of champagne in her hand, addressing her fans, she said: 'Hey guys, we just finished filming forever... like forever, ever. We're done. We're never filming again. Is that so crazy?
'So, we're having a drink with the crew in my backyard, hanging out. Cheers to... I don't know, 15 years, 20 seasons of craziness and lots of love.'
'It's a wrap! Not on the tears or the drinks tho,' Kim later wrote with a photo of the party's liquor selection, adding: 'Officially sobbing. Grateful for every single second.'
Sweet: According to TMZ , the family 'thanked everyone with speeches and sent well-wishes after the show wrapped' while loyal crew members said they had stayed on the show for so long as it was 'fun working with the family'
Kim also filmed the moment the crew prepared her microphone for the show's final ever scenes, and could be heard telling one of the audio techs 'don't cry, don't cry.'
She also added a touching moment to her IG stories, showing the KUWTK audio technician Erin Paxton as she outfitted Kim with a mic for the very last time after 14 years of production.
'This is our last Keeping Up With The Kardashians mic-ing of life,' Kim said, as she panned her cameraphone down to show the mic boxes of all of her sisters and her mother.
Emotional: While celebrations were certainly dampened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim and her siblings ensured they brought the show to an end in style, with champagne and personalised cookies at an outdoor garden party
Erin was heard saying, 'I'm going to cry,' while the middle Kardashian sister tried to comfort her, holding the different mic boxes personalised with each of the cast's names; Kylie, Kris, Kourt, Khloe, Kim and Kendall.
After filming had wrapped the cast celebrated the show's end with an outdoor garden party, which saw the table decorated with personalised emoji-style cookies.
In September the Kardashian clan stunned fans by announcing their E! series was coming to an end after 20 seasons and 15 years on-screen, with the final episode expected to air this spring.
There was no reasons for the decision but E! said in a statement that it respects 'the family's decision to live their lives without our cameras.'
Sad: The cast also paid tribute to KUWTK audio technician Erin Paxton as she outfitted Kim and her siblings with a mic for the very last time after 14 years of production on Friday
In recent years numerous siblings, most recently Kourtney, have been reluctant to film the show.
Kim has also endured a turbulent year with her husband Kanye West's mental health battle and controversial presidential run putting unprecedented strain on her marriage, with rumours swirling their divorce is imminent.
Throughout the years the show chronicled key events in the personal and professional lives of the California family, including Kim Kardashian's marriages to Kris Humphries and West,
Moving: With her microphone placed on the table, Kim raised a glass to the end of the beloved reality TV series
An armed robbery in Paris, the break-up of Khloe Kardashian's marriage to basketball player Lamar Odom, and the transition of family patriarch Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner.
In an Instagram message Kim wrote: 'To our amazing fans - It is with heavy hearts that we've made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
'After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who've watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children.
Shock announcement: In September the Kardashian clan stunned fans by announcing their E! series was coming to an end after 20 seasons and 15 years on-screen, with the final episode expected to air this spring
'We'll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we've met along the way. Thank you to the thousands of individuals and businesses that have been a part of this experience,' she wrote.
Kim added: 'Most importantly, a very special thank you to Ryan Seacrest for believing in us, E! for being our partner, and our production team at Bunim/Murray, who've spent countless hours documenting our lives.
'Our last season will air early next year in 2021. Without Keeping Up with The Kardashians, I wouldn't be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years.
'This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever. With Love and Gratitude, Kim.'
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