Kim Kardashian shocks fans at People’s Choice Awards for ‘thanking’ ex Kanye West as romance with Pete Davidson heats up

KIM Kardashian stunned in a sexy skintight black jumpsuit and shocked fans as she gushed about ex Kanye West at tonight’s People Choice Awards. 

Before "spending the holiday’s" with Pete Davidson, the reality star attended the A-list Los Angeles ceremony to accept the prestigious Fashion Icon Award for her many show-stopping looks throughout the years. 

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, 49, presented the People's Choice Award to the brunette bombshell as her mom Kris Jenner and sister Khloe Kardashian proudly watched from the audience.

Tonight marked the Good American founder's first public outing since it was revealed her baby daddy, Tristan Thompson, had a child with a Texas personal trainer just this week while they were in a relationship.

During her speech, Kim, 41, thanked many people who helped shape her wardrobe in recent years, but most notably her ex husband.

Appearing emotional by the honor, the SKIMS designer said: “I am so humble to be here.

"I started off as a closet organizer and a stylist so to win a fashion award, it’s a ‘pinch me’ moment.

"Designers are willing to work with me and there was a time when they weren’t. So many amazing designers like Zac Posen who really believed me or probably got talked into it by getting a call from Kanye,” she said with a laugh.

“And thank you to Kanye even for introducing me to the fashion world. I fell in love with fashion and I’m so inspired by so many people.

"This is like a dream to wake up and wear these amazing clothes," she concluded her speech.

Due to their ongoing divorce, fans were shocked she made a point to mention and praise the Yeezy mogul.

"Kim only has style because of Kanye. I cannot believe she finally some respect on his name, thank you," one viewer said.

Another wrote: "Kim Kardashian Wins the Fashion Icon Award 2021 at PCAs Say what you want, but Kanye really upped her fashion game. No cap."

"Not me seeing Kim thank Kanye in her speech and even acknowledging how he influenced her wow didn't see that one coming," a fan tweeted.

Earlier today, The Sun exclusively revealed that the aspiring lawyer “invited Pete Davidson to Kris Jenner's Christmas Eve party in her new $35million mansion,” which allegedly angered Kanye, 44.

KANYE VS. PETE?

The insider claimed: “Kim’s plan was to invite Pete to the family Christmas Eve bash- which is taking place at Kris’s amazing new mansion.”

However, the source alleged that the rapper “has other ideas” on how Kim should spend the holiday.

They said Kanye is “trying to demand he be there” and “is trying to stage a ‘Family Christmas.’”

Additionally, the rapper allegedly believes “Pete has no place” at the Kardashians’ annual Christmas Eve party.

The informant said that Kanye is “getting a bit full of himself,” adding: “He’s even calling Kris and saying he’s coming to the party because it’s a family occasion.”

The source concluded: “Kim doesn’t want to upset him, but she doesn’t want to spend more time with him than she needs to.”

Kim and Pete, 28, were first linked romantically when the SKIMS founder hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live in October.

ROMANCE HEATING UP

They confirmed their relationship by holding hands at the airport after a vacation in Palm Springs late last month.

The pair later stayed at the reality star's mom Kris' $12million Palm Springs home to celebrate the comedian's 28th birthday.

Before her romance with Pete, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum was married to Kanye from 2014-2021.

The former couple share four kids together: North, eight, Saint, six, Chicago, three, and Psalm, two.

While Kim filed for divorce from Kanye in February, the rapper has insisted the pair will get back together.