Rob Kardashian made a surprise appearance in the trailer for the next season of his family’s reality TV show The Kardashians.

The shy star, who has been a recluse for much of his adult life, has not been on the series for eight years.

Blac Chyna’s former fiancé was seen briefly, wearing a blue cap and a black T-shirt, appearing unchanged from a decade ago.

The sock entrepreneur was greeted by his older sister Khloe Kardashian who did not call him Rob but rather his nicknames Bob and then Bobby.

He spends much of his time co-parenting his daughter Dream that he had with Chyna.

Rumors suggest that he might be residing with Khloe in her expansive mansion located in Hidden Hills, California, which she constructed adjacent to her mother Kris Jenner’s residence.

Rob gained public attention while dating Chyna, with whom he starred in the spinoff show Rob & Chyna. The show’s run was short-lived, ending after one season when the couple parted ways in 2017.

Rob Kardashian made a surprise appearance in the teaser for the next season of his family’s reality TV show The Kardashians. The shy star, who has been a recluse for most of his adult life, has not been on the series for eight years; Rob and his ex Chyna in 2016 

According to a source, Rob (seen with his sisters in 2011) may not be showing his face in public much these days, but that doesn’t mean he’s not involved in the Kardashian business

A source told Daily Mail that Rob currently serves as the chief financial officer for Kardashian Incorporated and ‘doesn’t need’ any ‘financial assistance’ from his family members.

‘He earns his own living. He is not taken care of, or kept, and does not just expect them to give him money,’ a source told Daily Mail earlier this year. ‘He works for the brand and earns his living.’

Rob earned a degree from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business in 2009, and has launched numerous business ventures over the years.

In 2015, he released his lucrative designer sock company, Arthur George, which is said to be ‘his money-maker.’

In July Rob appeared on Khloe’s podcast Khloe In Wonder Land. He shared that although he has ‘dated,’ his relationships have never ‘gotten serious’ because his ‘energy is just into Dream,’ on the podcast. 

Even during his podcast appearance, Rob retained his privacy by calling into the show rather than appearing in person like previous guests such as Dolly Parton.

Khloe read out a few fan questions that Rob answered, and when the subject turned to whether he was dating, he replied vaguely: ‘I just talk to people.’

‘You talk to a lot of people, Rob,’ said Khloe with a smirk. ‘People think – Rob might be a recluse, but let me tell you, Rob still gets around. It’s wild. I’ve never seen anything like it. Teach me your ways!’

‘I mean, I’m good at talking to people,’ Rob acknowledged: ‘but also there’s come moments where I’m like: “Okay, I can’t talk to anybody. It’s too much energy.” It’s just too much. I’m talking to too many people. I don’t wanna be like that.’ 

Rob, who goes by the nickname Bobby, was seen on screen for the first time in eight years as he looked very much the same with a black T-shirt and blue B cap on

He currently serves as the chief financial officer for Kardashian Incorporated and reportedly ‘doesn’t need’ any ‘financial assistance’ from his family members. ‘He earns his own living. He is not taken care of, or kept, and does not just expect them to give him money,’ a source said

He also pointed out that ‘I have a daughter. I’m trying to be a good example. I don’t bring girls in the house. I don’t have girls meet my daughter.’

‘That’s very responsible of you,’ replied Khloe, who shares her own children True, seven, and Tatum, two, with NBA ex Tristan Thompson.

‘But I’ve always been that, since she was a baby. So I’ve been single – she’s eight years old – I’ve been single for eight years, since she’s been born,’ said Rob.

‘And it’s just like yes, of course I’ve dated and stuff, but I’ve never gotten serious or wanted to. My energy is just into Dream,’ he added.

Rob allowed that ‘I’m probably too strict with that. I probably should have fun and enjoy my life and stuff, but – I mean, I still have fun and I enjoy my life. I just don’t care to be dating somebody honestly, unless it just happens. It just hasn’t happened.’

The 38-year-old shares his little girl with his ex-fiancée Blac Chyna, with whom he starred on the short-lived reality show Rob & Chyna; Rob and Dream pictured in 2018 

In July he shed light on his dating life in an interview with his sister Khloe Kardashian, whom he is pictured with in 2023 in a rare snap 

On an episode of The Kardashians in 2023, Khloe described herself as Dream’s ‘third parent’ and confessed that she was not in touch with Chyna; Khloe and Dream are pictured that year 

Also in the trailer Rob’s sister Kim Kardashian revealed that someone close to her put a ‘hit’ on her life in a new trailer.

Kim said she learned of the ‘hit plot’ through her investigators, adding that it made her family feel ‘on edge’ and ‘terrified.’

The person who wanted the 44-year-old dead was not revealed but the mother of four was clearly shaken and was seen crying later in the clip.

Also featuring in the trailer were family members Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Kendall, Kylie and Caitlyn Jenner.

Much of the teaser was dominated by Kim’s Paris jewel robbery trial. Mom Kris is seen asking if the Skims founder had to wear so many diamonds to court and Kim defended herself by saying she wanted to be who she is.

Caitlyn also made an appearance after having not been on the show for a while. Scott Disick pops up too.

And Khloe and Kourtney appear to be feuding. ‘Kourtney never has anything nice to say these days,’ said Khloe. Kourtney then accused Khloe of being ‘negative’ and said the Good American designer was obsessed with ‘doomscrolling’ on her phone at night.

Khloe then counters that she only looks at ‘happy’ things on her phone like fashion, dogs and nails. 

‘This season is a whole different beast,’ said Kim as Kendall added, ‘You better watch out.’ 

Kim‘s new legal drama series All’s Fair was also highlighted as she was seen with her costars who include Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson who were seen drinking martinis at one of the KarJenner mansions.

Close said she was ‘already drunk’ on martinis but ‘needed another’ in a comedic moment. 

The trailer for season seven of The Kardashians debuted on Wednesday. There were several tense moments in the clip which saw Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and Rob Kardashian as well as Kris, Kendall, Kylie and Caitlyn Jenner star

One of the scariest parts was the reveal that someone ‘extremely close’ to Kim put a hit out on her life, which she learned through her ‘investigators’

It made her family feel ‘on edge’ as some were left ‘terrified’

The actress and law student teared up as she said she was glad the ordeal was ‘over’

Kris hinted she was star struck as she said she was ‘freaking out.’

The end of the clip showed the family saying goodbye to their old Hidden Hills, California mansion where they filmed much of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Kylie and Kendall admitted they snuck boys into the home while Khloe shocked her family by saying she had sex in several rooms.

The synopsis read: ‘The Kardashian-Jenners are back, and it feels like old times! Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie are diving head-first into the drama, the hustle, and the heart. 

Khloe and Kourtney keep feuding over whether Khloe ‘doomscrolls’ on her phone at night

Kim was seen with her costars from her legal drama series All’s Fair, including Glenn Close

‘They must revisit their past as they chase passions that push them further than ever before. Through unforgettable moments and deeply personal challenges, the family continues to evolve and redefine their legacy.’

The seventh season of The Kardashians begins on Hulu on October 23. New episodes are shown on Thursdays.

Fulwell 73 partner Ben Winston executive produces alongside Danielle King, Emma Conway, Elizabeth Jones, and Erin Foye. 

Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie also serve as executive producers.