Kim Kardashian’s whirlwind romance with Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton is already sparking marriage speculation, and even her longtime best friend Jonathan Cheban can’t help but laugh about it.
After the pair recently went public with their relationship following months of rumors, fans immediately began wondering whether Kim could be preparing for a fourth trip down the aisle.
While Cheban clearly finds the idea entertaining, he also admitted the reality star and racing icon seem surprisingly perfect together.
Kim Kardashian’s close friend Jonathan Cheban had a hilarious reaction when asked whether wedding bells could eventually ring for the reality mogul and Hamilton.
While attending Vulture’s Virtual Reality Masterminds celebration at The Lawn Club in New York, the 52-year-old reacted to the growing buzz surrounding Kim’s romance with the Formula One champion.
“Oh God, I will not go there,” Cheban joked to the Daily Mail when asked about the possibility of marriage. He added, “I’ve been through two. This is it. I’m stopping while I’m ahead.”
Even though he avoided making any bold predictions, Cheban made it clear he approves of the relationship. The reality TV personality, who also goes by Food God, described Kim and Hamilton as “a gorgeous couple.”
“They fit perfectly. They’re like a good yin and yang,” he said. Cheban added that he had met Hamilton before and immediately noticed similarities between the pair. “They’re both very cool. Very fashionable,” he shared.
Kim And Hamilton Finally Go Public
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton recently took a major step in their romance by showing public affection for the first time.
Earlier this week, the pair were photographed holding hands while leaving the Broadway play “The Fear Of 13,” starring Adrien Brody.
Although the couple has reportedly been dating for six months, the public display officially confirmed the relationship for many fans.
Kim and Hamilton have actually known each other for more than a decade, but insiders say things only became romantic late last year.
The pair reportedly spent New Year’s Eve together in Aspen alongside friends before taking multiple trips together in Europe. In February, they were spotted in the Cotswolds before traveling from the United Kingdom to Paris.
That same month, Kim and Hamilton also appeared side by side inside a VIP suite at the Super Bowl. Their romance continued to heat up in March, when they enjoyed a luxury getaway in Utah before traveling to Tokyo with Kim’s children.
The two have also been spotted at Coachella, shopping for furniture in Los Angeles, and paddleboarding in Malibu, where they were reportedly seen kissing and hugging.
Kim Kardashian Previously Admitted Marriage Still Feels Complicated
Even with her new romance flourishing, Kim previously admitted she remains uncertain about ever getting married again.
The SKIMS founder opened up about relationships during a 2024 appearance on SiriusXM’s “This Life of Mine with James Corden.”
“There’ll be moods where I’m just like, ‘You know what? I understand my life is really big and I understand it takes a really, really, really special, unique person to want to deal with that,’” she explained.
The mother of four admitted that balancing fame, business, and motherhood can make relationships difficult. “I think my life is really fun and whoever comes in my life will have a really good time, but it’s a lot,” she said.
Kim also stressed that she does not feel lonely despite being single at the time. “I’m not lonely, so I’m good. I have my kids, I have work, I have my family, but it would be nice to share your life with someone,” the socialite shared.
She added, “But when you do, it’s such a big [commitment], I don’t take that lightly.”
Kim has previously been married three times, including her headline-making 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries and her highly publicized relationship with Kanye West.
Kim Says Motherhood Changed Her Friendship With Cheban
Kim Kardashian and Jonathan Cheban may not be photographed together as often these days, but the longtime friends insist their bond remains strong.
Earlier this year, Kim addressed speculation about their friendship while appearing on her sister, Khloé Kardashian’s “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast.
“I love Jonathan. We should call him,” Kim said, adding, “Jonathan and I are good. Here’s the thing, I had kids.” She admitted that motherhood dramatically changed her social life and friendships.
“It’s really hard to maintain friendships when you have kids and you’re like in it,” Kim explained. She also noted that Cheban’s lifestyle is completely different from her family-focused routine in Calabasas.
“Jonathan is not going to come and sit around Calabasas all day. He’s like always on the move,” she added. Khloé agreed, pointing out how difficult it can sometimes be for friendships to stay the same when people are living very different lives.
Kim Kardashian’s Friendship With Jonathan Cheban Still Stays Strong
Cheban later addressed the friendship rumors himself and insisted there has never been any real distance between him and Kim.
“People post me in things and people say that Kim and I aren’t friends anymore and it’s so funny to watch this stuff ’cause we are friends and we talk all the time,” Cheban told Us Weekly in March 2025.
The television personality said social media speculation often makes him laugh because their friendship continues privately even when cameras are not around.
“We’re going to be friends forever — and it’s fun,” he said. Cheban explained that Kim’s busy life as a mother and entrepreneur naturally limits how often they physically see each other.
“She’s got so many kids and so many things to do and I’m all the way on this coast,” he shared. Still, he revealed the two remain in constant contact, noting, “We talk all the time, and anything happens that I feel like we should discuss, we just send it right away.”
