Has Kravis hit a bump in their PDA-packed road? That’s the question burning up social media after both Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were spotted without their wedding rings in separate public appearances last week, sending their devoted fanbase into a collective spiral of concern.
Eagle-eyed followers first noticed the missing bling when Kardashian attended a high-profile wellness event in Calabasas sporting a bare ring finger — a surprising sight for a woman who hasn’t been photographed without her substantial diamond sparkler since Barker put it there in 2022. Days later, the Blink-182 drummer further fueled speculation when he performed at Coachella with notably naked hands while pounding away at his drum kit.
“Did anyone else notice Travis wasn’t wearing his ring at all during the set?” one Reddit user posted, igniting a thread that quickly accumulated hundreds of comments. “This isn’t normal for him — he usually wears it even when performing.”
The timing of both ring-less appearances within the same week has fans wondering if Hollywood’s most affectionate couple might be experiencing some unexpected turbulence. After all, this is the pair who transformed excessive PDA into their personal brand, regularly engaging in sidewalk makeout sessions and gushing about each other in interviews and social media posts.
“Remember when they couldn’t go five minutes without posting about each other?” another fan noted online. “It’s been WEEKS of social media silence between them. Something’s definitely up.”
The couple, who tied the knot in an elaborate Italian ceremony in 2022 after a whirlwind romance that captivated both fans and their reality show viewers, have indeed set a high bar for public displays of affection. Their relationship has been characterized by lavish gifts, effusive Instagram tributes, and the kind of constant physical contact that made even Kourtney’s famously unflappable sisters raise an eyebrow or two.
Adding fuel to the speculation fire, Kourtney recently posted a cryptic Instagram story featuring a simple black background with the text “Focus on yourself 🖤” — the kind of vague sentiment that simultaneously means nothing and everything in celebrity social media speak.
While representatives for the couple have yet to address the rumors directly, a source close to the family offered some insight to Us Weekly, claiming, “They’re still together, just going through a private rough patch. Not every moment of their relationship is meant for public consumption.”
The insider added, “Sometimes people just don’t feel like wearing their rings. It doesn’t always mean divorce is imminent.”
For a family whose entire brand is built on sharing (almost) every aspect of their lives with the public, the concept of a “private rough patch” feels somewhat novel. But perhaps even the Kardashians are entitled to work through relationship challenges without a camera crew documenting every moment.
Some more optimistic fans have pointed out that both stars lead busy lives that sometimes require removing jewelry — Barker’s drumming career and Kardashian’s wellness brand activities could reasonably explain the missing rings. Others note that the couple recently shared glimpses of a family dinner, suggesting things might not be as dire as ring-watchers fear.
Whether this turns out to be a genuine relationship hiccup or simply a case of inconvenient jewelry removal remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain — the Kardashian universe never stays quiet for long, and clarification will likely arrive via carefully crafted Instagram post any day now.
Until then, fans will continue analyzing every bare-fingered photo with the dedication of forensic scientists examining crucial evidence. Welcome to celebrity relationship monitoring in 2025 — where the absence of a ring speaks a thousand words.
