Are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West getting divorced? Rumours and latest – here’s what we know
KIM Kardashian is planning to file for divorce from her husband Kanye West, according to new reports.
The couple, who married in May 2014, have two kids together - called North, three, and one-year-old Saint West.
But recent difficulties are thought to have brought the relationship to breaking point.
Here we tell you everything you need to know about Kim and Kanye's predicted split.
What are the rumours around Kim Kardashian and Kanye West getting a divorce?
The gossip started when Kanye, 39, was taken to a psychiatric hospital on November 21.
The shocking development happened just hours after the rapper cancelled his Saint Pablo tour following an epic on-stage rant.
It has been widely reported that Kanye had a 'breakdown', brought on by the nine-year anniversary of his beloved mother Donda's death and Kim's Paris robbery trauma, which step-brother Hal Carmichael claims made him fear for his life.
Dutiful Kim, 36, remained at Kanye's bedside until Thursday 24 November, when she reportedly left to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family.
But now have revealed that she is planning to file for divorce.
According to the popular American magazine, a source has said Kim feels 'trapped' in her marriage - and is looking for a way out, when the time is right.
The friend of the Kardashians reportedly said: “She’s being a supportive wife.
“She cares about Kanye and feels relieved he’s getting the help he needs but she’s felt trapped for a while.
“It will take some time before she can do anything. She doesn’t want to stay married.”
Tensions between the pair are also thought to be heightened by the seemingly never-ending renovations on their Hidden Hills estate.
The couple have already spent £6.4 million doing their house up, and are yet to spend a night there.
When did the divorce rumours start?
There's been much speculation that the couple are experiencing martial difficulties, ever since reports broke that the rapper is living apart from his wife and kids.
“Kanye’s behaviour took a huge toll on their marriage. But Kim feels relieved he is getting the help he needs.
“She thinks this is what it will take to save him — and help their marriage.”
Kanye's doctor was warned to keep the rapper away from any weapons by a 911 operator as he called for an ambulance, it is believed.
On audio footage, , he is heard saying: "Can you keep an eye on him... Don't let him get any weapons or anything like that.
"If anything changes between now and the police arriving please give us a call back."
However, Kanye did attend his son Saint's 'low-key' first birthday party, hosted by wife Kim, on December 2.
Her sisters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, and half-sister Kylie Jenner, were all at the party.
Timeline of events
Sunday 20 November: Kanye sensationally cancels his tour.
The date was the nine-year anniversary of mum Donda's funeral.
Monday 21 November: The rapper is taken to hospital.
Thursday 24 November: Kim leaves Kanye's bedside to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family.
Wednesday 30 November: Kanye checks out of UCLA Medical Centre.
Kanye's step-brother Hal Carmichael exclusively tells Sun Online that Kanye fears for his life.
Thursday 1 December: TMZ release audio tapes which suggest Kanye's doctor was warned to keep the rapper away from weapons by a 911 operator.
Friday 2 December: Kim throws low-key first birthday party for Saint.
Saturday 3 December: Kanye is said to be living apart from his life and kids.
Monday 5 December: Saint turns one.
Wednesday 7 December: US Weekly claim Kim is planning to file for divorce.
Thursday 8 December: Kim's BFF Jonathan Cheban slams the claims.
What have Kim Kardashian and Kanye West said about the rumours?
Not much - the couple have been keeping tight-lipped, and avoiding social media, since Kanye's admission to hospital.
An unusually low-profile Kim has been dodging photos, even at family events Snapchatted by sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner.
While Kanye is thought to still be receiving outpatient treatment.
Kim has been married twice before, having eloped with music producer Damon Thomas in 2000, when she was just 19.
However, the marriage was over two years later and Thomas filed for divorce. Kim went on to claim the pair seperated due to emotional and physical abuse in the relationship.
Kim then married basketball star Kris Humphries in August 2011 but the marriage famously last for only 72 days.
What have others said about the divorce rumours?
Kim's best friend Jonathan Cheban, who previously appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, has laughed off the claims.
Jonathan claimed he had spoken to the couple on Facetime just hours before speaking to the Daily Mail journalist.
He added: "I just literally got off the phone with them."
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Kim Kardashian ‘wants a divorce’ from Kanye West after feeling ‘trapped’ in marriage