Celebrities defend Kim Kardashian against trolls following armed robbery

FANS have flooded social media to weigh in on Kim Kardashian’s ordeal, and some of them are in full-blown conspiracy theory mode.

The luxury residence is where Jay Z and Kim K have stayed before in Paris. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Thomas SAMSON

COUNTLESS fellow celebrities and fans have taken to Twitter to defend Kim Kardashian West after shock news she was tied up and held at gunpoint in an armed robbery in Paris.

Chrissy Teigen, James Corden and Piers Morgan all spoke out in support of the reality star following news she was locked in the bathroom of the luxury residence by five men reportedly posing as police.

While some trolls suggested the robbery was not newsworthy or suspicious, high-profile friends reminded them she was a mother-of-two and friend, first and foremost.

People making jokes about @KimKardashian tonight would do well to remember that she's a mother,a daughter,a wife,a friend.Be nice or shut up

— James Corden (@JKCorden) October 3, 2016

Feel very sorry for @KimKardashian. Must have been a terrifying experience. #Paris #robbery

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 3, 2016

Fame is interesting. Celebs are supposed to love you guys while also knowing you'd make a meme of our dead bodies to get retweets

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016

Please do not think that I think celebrities are special snowflakes. I just miss empathy, in general, for everyone.

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016

Fans flooded social media as news of the incident broke, taking aim at those who responded to the terrifying ideal by making jokes.

Just because Kim Kardashian's rich doesn't mean its funny that she got robbed. Would it be funny if it was your sister? or your mother?

— Jack Mull (@J4CKMULL) October 3, 2016

Quick note: Kim Kardashian is a person outside of being a wife/sister/mother and that should be enough reason to care.

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) October 3, 2016

you don't have to like kim kardashian, but making jokes about her getting robbed at gun point is uncalled for

— angie (@rightheredinah) October 3, 2016

How on earth are people finding it FUNNY that Kim Kardashian was robbed at gun point? Two young kids could have lost their mom today

— Jess (@jxssmitchell) October 3, 2016

Kim Kardashian attends the Givenchy show as part of the Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain

But while many took to Twitter to send their sympathies to the reality star, there were those who were more cynical, suggesting the robbery may have been suspicious.

Some even asked whether the 35-year-old had orchestrated the whole incident, sharing their theory that the attack was nothing more than a publicity stunt to “drum up” ratings.

Doubt @KimKardashian got robbed. Anything for ratings #kuwtk #Kardashians #fake #paris #ratings @enews #gladsheokthough 🤔🤔

— Marisol (@Mar1S01) October 3, 2016

“Another hoax to drum up flagging publicity for these parasitic creatures dumbing down the collective IQ,” one user tweeted.

“Man, people are really gullible! #KimKardashian is fake and this is only to promote her fake reality show. #fake #peoplearesheep,” another posted.

Wouldn't surprise me if this Kim Kardashian robbery was a hoax just to keep her in the news

— Aff it Andi (@andihorne52) October 3, 2016

Why do I get this sick feeling that the whole Kim Kardashian thing is a hoax to detract from an upcoming bad week for Hillary? #wikileaks

— OwlWise (@ACollinsByrnes) October 3, 2016

The #KimKardashian jewelry theft story is a hoax, insurance scam most likely. #TheTruthWillComeOut

— St. Vincent (@VincenzoNero) October 3, 2016

A French police officer enters the residence of Kim Kardashian West in Paris on Monday. Picture: Michel Euler

Kardashian West is now safely back in New York City with her husband. The couple pulled up outside their Manhattan residence on Monday with an entourage of about 10 vehicles, 15 bodyguards and members of the NYPD, TMZ reports.

Kim’s mother Kris Jenner, along with her boyfriend Corey Gamble, also emerged from one of the vehicles. The reality star’s bodyguard Pascal Duvier, who was reportedly not in the apartment when the robbery occurred, was also with them.

Kim’s spokeswoman said she was “badly shaken, but unharmed” following the incident.

Kanye West hastily cancelled his New York concert mid-show and rushed off stage citing a “family emergency”.

Paris police are investigating after the robbers reportedly left with up to $14 million worth of jewellery on bikes.

Follow the latest on the Kardashian robbery here.

Kendall Jenner leaves her accommodation under police guard. Picture: Raxel/Splash News

Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner at Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Alain Jocard