Supermodel Kendall Jenner is facing pushback from lesbian and queer commenters after joking that dating women might be 'easier' than dating men, then adding, 'Men suck.' The remark aired on Thursday, 15 October 2026, during the second episode of season eight of The Kardashians.
Some viewers challenged the suggestion that relationships between women offer a simpler alternative to heterosexual dating. Their responses have shifted attention from the reality star's much-discussed friendship with Cara Delevingne to the experiences of women who actually date women.
Jenner, 30, made the comment while speaking to British model and actress Delevingne backstage at a L'Oréal Paris fashion show in September 2025. The conversation, recorded during Paris Fashion Week, also addressed persistent speculation about whether the longtime friends had ever dated.
Why Are Lesbians Pushing Back Against Kendall Jenner?
In a discussion following the episode, one commenter responded, 'Oh hon, dating ain't easier as a lesbian,' before going on to speculate about Jenner's sexuality. The commenter later clarified that they were technically bisexual but described themselves as 'functionally a lesbian', saying their criticism came from personal experience. Another participant, who identified themselves as a lesbian, said Jenner did not know what dating women was like and objected to people treating her comments as proof of her sexuality.
The criticism also spread on X, where one user wrote, 'Every lesbian in my life have actually convinced me it's even harder with evidence.' Other commenters similarly pushed back against the idea that dating women automatically makes relationships less complicated. Together, the responses questioned the assumption that changing the gender of a partner would eliminate the difficulties of finding a compatible relationship.
Every lesbian in my life have actually convinced me it's even harder with evidence https://t.co/UWruPMX2K4
— 🍍Temu-Gin: Stoned Age Sage🍍 (@TEMUGINLIVES) October 15, 2026
Not all reactions were critical of Jenner herself. Some users recognised the frustration behind her comments about men while disagreeing with the comparison she made. Others objected to turning an offhand dating joke into another round of speculation about whom she might be attracted to.
What Did Kendall Jenner Actually Say?
The exchange began as Jenner and Delevingne discussed why their close relationship had attracted romance rumours. Jenner said people continued to believe she was a lesbian because of their affection for one another, but explicitly denied identifying that way. Delevingne supported her friend's account and the two continued joking about relationships.
Jenner then suggested being a lesbian could be 'fun and amazing and easier' before adding, 'I don't know. Men suck.' She also said she had never felt a desire to have sex with women, although she would not rule out the possibility of exploring it. The conversation was filmed more than a year before it aired, so the remarks were not made in response to the latest online discussion.
Kendall Jenner says she’s open to “having some fun with a girl”:
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) October 16, 2026
“For the record, I think being a lesbian would be fun and amazing and easier? I don’t know. Men suck.” pic.twitter.com/ABHLm6hu86
Jenner and Delevingne have been friends for more than a decade, with Jenner crediting the British model for making her feel welcome early in her fashion career. She dismissed rumours that they had been romantically involved, describing Delevingne as someone she regarded like a sister. The exchange revived those rumours, but the new criticism centres on her comparison of dating experiences.
Dating Criticism and Sexuality Speculation Are Separate
The online conversation has also drawn responses from people defending Jenner's right to define her own sexuality. In an earlier discussion, one commenter argued that Jenner's tomboy image did not determine her sexuality and criticised speculation about her identity after she had denied being gay. Jenner previously addressed similar speculation during a January 2026 appearance on Owen Thiele's In Your Dreams podcast.
Watch here: Kendall Jenner discusses her dating life and sexuality rumours with Owen Thiele.
The differing reactions highlight two arguments emerging from the same television moment. Critics of the 'easier' remark say lesbian relationships should not be portrayed as a workaround for frustrating experiences with men, while other viewers caution against treating Jenner's jokes as evidence of a hidden identity. What began as a light-hearted conversation between two longtime friends has since become a wider discussion about dating assumptions and respecting how people identify.
