Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian made its TV debut in the US last night and, while we’re all for KoKo helping people get fit and healthy, we have a few questions about the first episode. Like, we enjoyed watching it, but we also felt a little dirty about it. Here’s why…
**Why was a contestant allowed to participate in an attempt to get his ex-boyfriend back? **
First Revenge Body protégé Will reveals, through tears, 'Recently my boyfriend told me that he wasn’t attracted to me anymore.' Will then goes on to explain that they’ve broken up and he’s hoping his revenge body will help him WIN SAID BOYFRIEND BACK. Like, WTF, Will?
We know heartbreak does crazy things to people, but why isn’t Khloe hitting him with inspirational quotes and 'do it for you, honey, not anybody else'? Sure, (SPOILER ALERT) by the end of the show he changes his mind about wanting to be with the ex, but only because he found out the ex was cheating and he didn't even show up to his reveal!
**Why is Stephanie friends with her friends? **
Second Revenge Body participant, Stephanie, says she’s the DUFF of her friendship group. For anyone who isn’t American or didn’t see the 2015 film of the same name, that stands for Designated Ugly Fat Friend. If we didn’t get to see Steph’s friends, we would assume she’s probably in a nice, albeit skinny friendship group, with girls who are constantly reassuring her. But no.
On getting ready for a night out together, one of her friends is all, 'I think it’s too tight around your stomach. You don’t really have a shape I would say.' Then, when she goes to try another dress, her other friend chimes in, 'I don’t think she’ll fit in the small though.' Seriously, Stephanie, don’t just lose weight: lose those friends. You don’t need that kind of negativity in your life.
**How are the contestants meant to maintain their new bods without Gunnar? **
During Revenge Body filming, some participants are treated to personal training with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, who reportedly charges $15,000 for a six-week program (though said figures are unverified and may have risen due to his close associations with the Kardashians). But what happens when the show ends and they have to maintain their new bods without (expensive) intense help? Steph got lifetime membership to Training Mate, because she and founder Luke Milton became actual friends, but is everyone else going to manage to work out 5-7 days a week when there isn't a film crew following them? We want follow up episodes in a year, please.
**Why is there so much fawning over Khloe? **
'I love Khloe, Khloe’s like my idol. That woman is so beautiful,' says Steph. 'I was two seconds away from a panic attack because it was so insane,' says Will on meeting Khloe. Like, we all love Khloe, she's clearly the best Kardashian, but is this going to happen in every episode?
Does a Kardashian get paid every time their name is dropped?
'This is what I put Kendall through,' says Celebrity Dermatologist Christie Kidd, on shoving needles in Steph's face. 'I called my sisters and got some of the Kendall + Kylie collection brought in here,' says Khloe, when showing Steph the bathing suits she can wear for her reveal. Like, $1,000 a time or what? And Kylie definitely must have gotten extra for that video message.
**How the heck does Jen Atkin have time for this? **
The celebrity hairdresser got five Kardashian sisters, Kris Jenner AND Chrissy Teigen to work on. How did she also squeeze in the mere mortals from Revenge Body?! Girl has serious stamina.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.