KRIS HUMPHRIES ACCUSED OF CALLIING KIM KARDASHIAN 'FAT'

Given their marriage only lasted 72 days before she filed for divorce speculation that Kim Kardashian had married for money and publicity were rife.

But according to a U.S. magazine the breakdown of the relationship was in fact down to Kris Humphries and his mean behaviour.

It has been claimed that the basketball star not only neglected his new wife, but he made a series of derogatory comments towards and is accused of referring to Kim’s famous sizable derriere as a‘fat ass’

Us Weekly also reports that the 26-year-old was brutal with his comments towards his new wife and insulted her constantly.

A source told the magazine: ‘He belittled her in front of people. He'd call her stupid. It was truly sickening.

‘He tried to control Kim by bringing her down...He would say truly terrible things. One time, he said she had no talent and her fame wouldn't last.’

A source close to Humphries told MailOnline: 'The Us Weekly story is completely taken out of context and a manipulation of the media. The show is completely staged; there is nothing real about this reality show.'

'Kris teased Kim a lot, but it was never malicious, and he never resented her. He loved her and still does. Too bad they have to tear someone down to propel their own careers.'

It has also been alleged that Kris is planning to sue Kim for $10million over his role in the upcoming Kim and Kourtney take New York series.

According to Life&Style magazine: ‘He’s claiming his role on Kourtney & Kim Take New York is bigger than he was told, and that’s why he wants more money. But Kris is also suing because he’s really worried about how badly he’s going to be portrayed on the series.’

In the trailer for the upcoming series viewers see a furious Kim blasting Kris for his partying ways and asking why she found out he wasn’t even in the country through Twitter. 

Kim’s sister Kourtney is seen offering her distraught sister relationship advice suggesting the marriage was over before it ever really began.

Kim announced she was filing for divorce on October 31, just 72 days after their lavish wedding.

In the wake of their split both kept a low profile and Kim cut a trip to Australia short before visiting Kris in his hometown.

While Kris cancelled personal appearances in the wake of the split last week he stepped out as the face of a watch brand, cashing in on his heightened fame.

Spokespeople for both Kim and Kris were unavailable for comment earlier today.

Meanwhile, RadarOnline reports Kim's manager and mother Kris Jenner has got Kim on lockdown - and is limiting her public appearances until the backlash over her divorce has settled down.

Jenner has told Kim to stay out of the spotlight and has gone into damage control after being shocked at the amount of bad Press the short-lived marriage has received.

A source told the website: 'They did not anticipate the extreme backlash and the damage it would cause to the K-brand as a whole.

'The whole empire has been affected by this dumb marriage and Kris Jenner is all about getting paid.'DAILY MAIL