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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has pivoted into the world of gaming and will appear as a character in Fortnite from December 13 with over 25 customisable outfit variations and emotes

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Reality TV sensation Kim Kardashian is set to make her debut as a playable character in the popular video game Fortnite.

The influencer and entrepreneur, 45, unveiled a collection of promotional artwork on X, showcasing her Fortnite appearance and the various outfit and hairstyle options, referred to as skins, which will be accessible to gamers from December 13.

As part of the Fortnite Icon Series, the partnership was revealed through a promotional video posted by the game on Instagram, featuring the Skims co-founder taking on various personas whilst a narrator described each scenario, stating: “Kim Kardashian is a mom, an entrepreneur, a fashion icon, a TV star and now she’s taking on Fortnite.”

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The clip concluded with Kardashian looking directly at the camera and delivering the line, “What, like it’s hard?”, paying homage to the beloved movie Legally Blonde.

Gamers will have the opportunity to personalise her adaptable Icon Outfit, featuring a complete bodysuit with coordinating gloves, offering over 25 different combinations including seven colour choices, four neckline styles and three hair options – sleek long black locks, a tousled bun with fringe, and platinum grey tresses.

A Skims-influenced ensemble comprising grey joggers and a white cropped top, accessorised with a white fur jacket, is also included amongst the selections alongside various additional items.

Players can additionally recreate several of Kardashian’s internet-breaking moments through different features, including a Slurp the Internet Emote, paying tribute to her iconic Break The Internet photo session, and a Diamond Drop Emote. This marks Kardashian’s debut collaboration with the video game, joining a star-studded list of previous features including singers Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, and rapper Eminem.

Kardashian has previously dipped her toes into the gaming world with her own mobile game, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. The game, which challenged players to increase their fame and ascend the social ladder, was discontinued in 2024, ten years after its initial release.

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Her recent foray comes after her big TV comeback failed to go down well with viewers, who brutally panned her performance in Ryan Murphy’s star-studded new legal drama.

The 45-year-old reality star turned actress takes on the role of Allura Grant, a glamorous divorce lawyer leading an all-female legal firm that goes head-to-head with their male-dominated counterparts.

All’s Fair, which premiered on Hulu and Disney+, boasts an A-list ensemble including Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, and Niecy Nash.

But despite the heavyweight cast, much of the online conversation has centred around Kim’s acting, and not in a flattering way. While the Skims founder was previously praised for her screen presence in American Horror Story: Delicate, many fans have claimed her latest performance fell flat.

Viewers took to X to share their thoughts, with one writing: “Yeah casting Kim Kardashian was the worst mistake they could’ve made for this show… it ruins the tone immediately because she cannot act. WHY WHY WHY.”

The TV presenter swapped the red carpet for the living room, joining the Specsavers Home Visits team to help deliver vital eye and hearing tests to people who can’t leave their homes.

TV favourite Alison Hammond has taken on a brand new role; swapping celebrity interviews for eye and hearing tests as she joins a home visits team bringing vital care to people who can’t leave their homes. In a heartwarming new YouTube mini-series, Alison shadows the Specsavers Home Visits team on their rounds, putting her tea-making skills to the test, sharing laughs, singing, and helping customers choose new glasses.

Along the way, she meets people unable to get out for appointments and hears all about their lives. The initiative comes as research reveals nearly one in two (44%) people who can’t leave home without support are missing out on essential sight and hearing care.

More than a fifth (22%) of carers say the person they look after has suffered worsening eyesight, while 14% report untreated hearing loss due to the difficulty of getting to a healthcare provider.

Among those Alison met was David from Southampton, whose mobility has been affected by a fall. “It was such a treat to meet Alison. I’ve seen her on television, so it made the day feel really special,” said David. “The Home Visits team has been incredibly kind since my fall — their expertise and care really puts you at ease.”

During her time shadowing Specsavers Home Visits optometrist Julie Benson on her rounds, Alison Hammond said: “I had no idea how much goes into a Home Visit until I joined the team myself. We met so many amazing people who simply can’t get out and being able to visit them in their homes makes such a difference.

“As well as assisting with the eye test and helping customers choose their glasses, I got to have a proper chat with them and hear all about their lives. Seeing the difference these services make genuinely touched me and made me realise this is so much more than a job.”

The research also highlighted the impact of missing out on care as nearly a third (30%) of those with vision difficulties are more prone to accidents, and over a third (35%) have lost confidence.

Almost half (47%) said they’re unable to enjoy everyday activities like watching TV, reading, or socialising due to untreated sight issues. Loneliness is another major concern, with 27% of carers saying the person they care for feels isolated because of poor vision and 26% due to hearing problems.

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At-home services offer a lifeline, but awareness remains low as less than half (49%) of carers know these services are available, and only 10% say the person they care for has ever had both an eye test and hearing check at home.

Julie Benson added: “We visit hundreds of people each week who simply can’t get to a store due to physical or mental health disabilities. We get to know them and what matters day to day.

“While we’re there to help with their eyesight, the impact goes far beyond that – poor vision can knock confidence or increase loneliness, especially in people who live alone.

“Delivering high-quality clinical care, tailored to their individual needs, genuinely transforms their everyday quality of life.”

Helen Walker, chief executive at Carers UK, added: “Access to home-based healthcare services, like home eye tests and hearing checks, are essential for people who can’t leave their homes independently.

“It also makes a tremendous difference to unpaid carers, the family members and friends who support them, because they often spend a substantial amount of time coordinating their care needs.